Today in Kentucky

On September 6, 1807, William Clark arrived in Boone County with his famous older brother, General George Rogers Clark.  William wanted to devote more time… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On September 5, 1816, George Madison became the 6th governor of Kentucky and the 1st to die in office.  Immediately after the election, Madison traveled… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

September 4, 1804, Christopher Greenup’s inauguration as Kentucky’s 3rd governor occurred under an elm tree on the south lawn of the Old Capitol.  The 1st… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On September 3, 1783, the Brits and Americans signed The Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution.  The pact granted U.S. independence and provided significant… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

September 2, 1777, Kentucky held the 1st official court session in Fort Harrod. September 2, 1783, approximately 150 Native Americans attacked Kincheloe Station in Nelson… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

September 1, 1792, Kentucky created Logan County from Lincoln County and named in honor of Benjamin Logan (1742–1802), Revolutionary War General.  The 13th county was… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

August 31, 1849, Lexington reported 73 deaths from cholera in August, Paris 23, 36 in Richmond, nine in Danville and many more in small communities… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

August 30, 1809, David Tremble and Henry Daniel, both Mt. Sterling attorneys were drinking in a bar and got into a dispute, which lead to… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

August 29, 1820, Governor John Adair took the oath of office to become Kentucky’s 8th governor.  He is the only Kentucky governor born in South… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Union County native Ormsby MacKnight, born in 1810.  An astronomer and Union soldier; he published the 1st magazine in… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY