Today in Kentucky

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

Kentucky Trivia December 4, 1787, Virginia established Danville as a “Town” on the land of Daniel Walker, the 1st white man to own the land. … Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Kentucky Trivia December 3, 1834, Paris native Joseph Duncan became the 6th Illinois governor, the only Whig to lead the state. December 3, 1881, the… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Kentucky Trivia December 2, 1806, Kentucky created Lewis County from Mason County and named it in honor of Meriwether Lewis, explorer.  The county seat is… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Kentucky Trivia On December 1, 1772, Virginia officially recognized Fincastle County, the state created it from Botetourt County earlier in the year.  Kentucky in Retrospect… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY