Today in Kentucky

January 18, 1810, Kentucky created Butler County from Logan County and Ohio County and named it in honor of Richard Butler, Revolutionary War General.  Morgantown… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

January 17, 1818, Kentucky created Whitley County from Knox County and named it in honor of William Whitley, Kentucky pioneer.  The county seat is Williamsburg. … Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Kentucky’s 13th governor, James Clark, born in 1779, the 3rd governor to die in office, and the 1st Whig… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On January 15, 1810, the “War Hawks” of Congress expressed concern about the Native American presence in Kentucky and extinguished all Cherokee land claims. January… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Governor James Garrard, born in 1749, the 2nd governor and the 1st elected by the popular vote.  During Garrard’s… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

January 13, 1794, President Washington authorized the 15-star, 15-stripe U.S. flag.  The two stars and stripes stood for Vermont (14th) and Kentucky (15th).  It was… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

January 12, 1825, Kentucky created Edmonson County from Grayson County, Hart County, and Warren County and named it in honor of John Edmonson, the military… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

January 11, 1815, Kentucky created Allen County from Barren County and Warren County and named it in honor of John Allen, hero of the Battle… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

January 10, 1786, Virginia passed the 1st Enabling Act, favoring the separation of Kentucky.   January 10, 1810, Kentucky appointed Henry Clay, a Democratic-Republican, as… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to John Adair, born in 1757.  A man of many means, the pioneer, soldier, and politician became Kentucky’s 8th governor… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY