Today in Kentucky

On August 3, 1863, Saratoga opened for the 1st time on the grounds still used today.  “Mr. Morrissey deserves great credit for the excellent manner… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

August 2, 1790, the 1st official census for Kentucky began.  The U.S. mandated that it be completed within nine months.  The results: 15,154 free white… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

August 1, 1790, the 1st recorded duel in Kentucky took place, two years before Kentucky became a state.  Capt. James Strong and Henry Craig met… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

July 31, 1849, during July the following died of cholera: 112 in Maysville, 11 in one family in Mason County, 36 in Fayette County, 59… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

July 30, 1870, Officer William M. Landers, Kentucky Central Railroad Police Department, died from stab wounds in Lexington while he and several city officers attempted… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On July 29, 1826, horsemen organized the Kentucky Association “to improve the breed of horses by encouraging the sports of the turf.”  They held their… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Margaretta Varick passed on July 28, 1817, at John Brown’s Liberty Hall in Frankfort.  Soon after, her presence appeared to visitors.  Staying for over 200… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

July 27, 1884, Newport native Kid Baldwin made his MLB debut for the Kansas City Unions. July 27, 1901, Patrolman James H. Purdon Louisville Police… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

July 26, 1863, John Jacob Crittenden, born in “Virginia” but what is now Kentucky, died in Frankfort.  The 22nd Secretary of State of Kentucky, 17th… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On July 25, 1777, reinforcements in the form of 45 frontier riflemen from North Carolina arrived to reinforce Fort Boonesborough.  After a brief stay, a… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY