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May 12, 1886, Cynthiana native Caleb Walton West began his 2nd term as governor of the Utah Territory. May 12, 1888, Officer Thomas Donlon, Lexington… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

May 11, 1785, Lexington trustees held their 1st meeting of the year and issued deeds for “Inn Lots” to Evan Francis, Simon West, Casper Carsner,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Franklin County native Montgomery Blair, born in 1813.  Montgomery co-counseled for Dred Scott, who sued for his freedom and… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

May 9, 1798, the Lexington census as reported by the town trustees consisted of males above 12: 462, females: 307, whites under 12: 346, negros:… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY