Today in Kentucky

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to President Zachary Taylor, born in 1784. In 1785, his family moved to a plantation in Louisville called Springfield. Taylor… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On November 23, 1812, the Kentucky Gazette made the 1st reference to Lexington’s downtown square as Cheapside, named after the medieval market in London. November… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Murray native Nathan Beverly Stubblefield, born in 1860. Nathan invented the acoustic telephone, where wire carried sound vibrations directly… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On November 21, 1783, the Kentucky territory created its 1st tax.  The future Commonwealth taxed each 10 pounds of tobacco.  Also, during this year, Kentucky… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

November 20, 1822, the National Course of D.C. hosted a famous battle between the North and South.  James Harrison of Brunswick, Virginia, wagered $5,000 that… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish George Rogers Clark a Happy Birthday, born in 1752 in Albemarle County, VA.  At age 20, George made his 1st trip to Kentucky… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

November 18, 1806, or thereabout, Capt. Lewis and Mr. Clark arrived in Frankfort with Mr. Chouteau, Chief Shahaka, his family, and an interpreter.  A party… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

November 17, 1788, Lexington established the 1st Masonic Lodge west of the Allegheny Mountains. Localtonians wish a Happy Anniversary to Governor J. Proctor Knott and… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

November 16, 1798, Governor J. Garrard signed a bill making Kentucky the 1st state to nullify Congress’s Alien and Sedition Acts.  These acts outraged many… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Lexington native Gideon Shryock, born in 1802.  At 25, he designed the Old State Capitol on his professional debut,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY