Today in Kentucky

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

On November 14, 1779, surveyors Walker and Smith walked off course while establishing the border between Kentucky and Tennessee.  In what is now Simpson County… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

November 13, 1816, Asa Park, one of Lexington’s earliest portrait painters advertised in the Kentucky Reporter, “Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Lexington and its vicinity… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

November 12, 1788, Virginia approved the creation of Woodford County from Fayette County.  Named in honor of William Woodford, Revolutionary War General, it would be… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

November 11, 1836, Bacon College in Georgetown opened its doors.  By 1837, it had 203 students.  The college would change cities and names over the… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY