Today in Kentucky

July 15, 1858, Louisville’s earliest box scores appeared in the Louisville Daily Democrat.  The “Louisville Base Ball Club” played on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.  The… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On July 14, 1776, Shawnees captured Jemima Boone along with Fanny and Betsy Callaway; Boone’s party rescued the girls two days later.  Localtonians wish a… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On July 13, 1750, Dr. Thomas Walker left Kentucky for the last time.  He returned to Virginia.  His journal detailed his exploration of Eastern Kentucky,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to John Rowan, born in 1773.  Known throughout his life as an avid gamester, it led to his famous duel… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

July 11, 1750, Dr. Thomas Walker and his men returned to Charlottesville, VA, after exploring the Kentucky Wilderness for the Loyal Land Company.  They built… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On July 10, 1818, the Kentucky Gazette announced that Matthew Harris Jouett would exhibit two of Joseph H. Bush’s paintings in Jouett’s art gallery to… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Mason County native Alexander William Doniphan, born in 1808.  An attorney, soldier, and politician he prevented the execution of… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Richmond native and Kentucky’s 27th and 37th governor, James B. McCreary, born in 1838. July 8, 1863, Morgan’s Raiders… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Nelson County native and Kentucky’s 20th governor, Charles Slaughter Morehead, born in 1802.  Though a member of the Whig… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

July 6, 1788, the 6th Convention for Statehood, opened in Danville. Kentucky Trivia:  Between 1784 and 1790, Kentucky held nine constitutional conventions.  A 10th convention… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY