Today in Kentucky

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

On May 8, 1775, the Transylvania Land Company, owned by Colonel Richard Henderson, named their new colony Transylvania and proclaimed Boonesborough as the capital. On… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

May 7, 1775, Daniel Boone traveled into the woods trying to find a stray horse.  He camped all night and upon his return he found… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

May 6, 1782, Lexington is formally chartered by an act of the Virginia General Assembly.  The act provided a board of seven Lexington trustees and… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On May 5, 1884, Knott County came into existence from Perry County, Breathitt County, Floyd County, and Letcher County.  Hindman is the county seat, named… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Kentucky’s 25th governor, John White Stevenson, born in 1812.  In 1867, just five days after John L. Helm and… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Thursday, May 3, 1900, Lieut. Gibson won the 26th Kentucky Derby.  His winning time of 2:06 1/4 for a 1 ¼ mile stood as the… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Munfordville native Simon Bolivar Buckner, born in 1823.  Our 30th governor fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY