Today in Kentucky

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Henry Clay, Sr., born in 1777 in Hanover County, Virginia.  The 7th child of nine brothers and sisters, his… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

April 11, 1775, James McAfee and a group of men left their cabins in Harrodsburg for Virginia due to Native attacks. The Story of Kentucky… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On April 10, 1783, John Floyd died at Bullitt’s Lick, two days after riding into an ambush on his way to the salt works from… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Anniversary to Sarah Maxwell and John Maxwell, who wed in 1779. Historians believe it to be the 1st union inside the… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

April 8, 1782, John Floyd, his brother, Charles, and Alexander Breckinridge traveled from Floyd’s Station on Beargrass Creek to Bullitt’s Lick.  Native Americans attacked them,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to James Masterson, born in 1752.  James built Lexington’s original frame house.  Masterson and John Maxwell also erected the old… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

April 6, 1842, Charles Dickens arrived in Louisville on the steamboat Pike and spent the night in the Galt House as part of his travels… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On April 5, 1792, Native Americans attacked Tucker’s Station in Green County.  The Rev. John Tucker, his wife, and two others died as they tried… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

April 4, 1818, Congress requested that President James Monroe present Kentuckian Richard Mentor Johnson a sword in honor of his “daring and distinguished valor” at… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Simon Kenton, born in 1755.  Simon’s friends included Daniel Boone, Simon Girty, Spencer Records, Thomas S. Hinde, and Isaac… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY