An Ohio roadway will honor a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers, as a local corridor is set to pay tribute to his legacy.
Charles Young, who spent most of his childhood in Ripley, was born into slavery in Mayslick.
After completing his education at the United States Military Academy, Young made history by becoming the first African American to attain the rank of colonel in the Army.
Brigadier General was the rank bestowed upon him posthumously in 2021.
Governor Mike Dewine took action on Monday by signing a bill that officially designates 85 miles of road as the General Charles Young Memorial Historic Corridor.
The Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge in Ripley marks the end of the corridor, which comprises sections of US 68 in Clinton County and US 62 in Brown County.
Kentucky boasts of an 85-mile historic corridor.
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