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Rowan
County
Although Morehead is the county seat of Rowan County,
other settlements were larger and more progressive
in Rowan County's early history. Farmers was first called CrossRoads
because
it was situated where the road running parallel to the Licking River crossed the road running East and
West.
As early as 1792 settlers came to CrossRoads after receiving land grants from
the U.S.
Government. This quilt pattern has been chosen to commemorate the
historical
contribution of Farmers to Rowan County.
Another quilt square, which also forms part of
the "Clothesline of Quilts" is located on a
former tobacco and livestock barn, which had spring fed watering
troughs. The barn is behind the Ole Thyme Sweet Shop
and Tea Room on US 60 west at
Farmers and is owned
by Jack and Joyce Williams. The name of this quilt is
Circle of Love,
which was hand stitched by Clara
Williams for her son Jack Williams
in 1955.
There are also a couple of quilt squares located along
the scenic CCC Trail (KY 3317).
These are located near
the CCC Trail Vineyard.