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November 4, 1778, the Virginia Legislature voided the Transylvania Purchase made by Richard Henderson, again.  A History of the Daniel Boone National Forest, 1770-1970 by… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

November 3, 1792, in the 1st post office west of the Allegheny Mountains, postmaster Thomas Barbee received the 1st mail delivery. Monday, November 3, 1794,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On November 2, 1820, the city of Franklin incorporated.  Throughout the 1820s, famous duels took place at Lincompinch, situated on the KY/TN border in Simpson… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY