Today in Kentucky

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Dolly Wood, the 1st white female born in Mason County, in 1786. December 14, 1796, Kentucky created two counties.… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

December 13, 1769, Dr. Thomas Walker presented a new map of the new west to Virginia’s House of Burgesses.  George Washington later used it on… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Gabriel Slaughter, born in 1767.  A farmer by trade, he migrated to Kentucky in 1799/1800 to become our 7th… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Isaac Shelby, the 1st Kentucky governor, born in 1750.  The Frederick (Washington County, MD) native was the son of… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

December 10, 1861, Confederate General Felix Zollicoffer and his men pushed Union General Albin Shoepf’s forces out of Somerset. December 10, 1861, Mount Sterling native… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Governor Joseph Desha, born in 1768.  The 9th governor and 8th man to hold the office endured much controversy… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to “Captain” Elijah Pepper, born in 1760. Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to William Logan, born inside Fort Harrodsburg in… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Kentucky Trivia Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Jack Jouett, born in 1754.  Jouett served several terms in the Virginia General Assembly, representing Lincoln County… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Kentucky Trivia December 6, 1792, Kentucky created Clark County, the 1st county formed from two counties, Fayette and Bourbon.  All previous counties had split off… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Kentucky Trivia On December 5, 1792, a commission selected by the Kentucky Legislature chose Frankfort as its capital.  The Commissioners wanted a site that pledged… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY