Today in Kentucky

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Hodgenville native Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809 in LaRue County.  At the age of 21, he left home and… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

February 11, 1785, the Virginia General Assembly granted John Craig a ferry franchise.  He opened Valley View Ferry, which continues to carry traffic across the… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

February 10, 1763, the last French and Indian War in North America officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.  The war changed… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

February 9, 1837, Kentucky created Trimble County from Henry County, Oldham County, and Gallatin County and named it in honor of Robert Trimble, Associate Supreme… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On Saturday, February 8, 1778, the Shawnee surprised Daniel Boone and 27 of his men him at Upper Blue Licks in northern Kentucky.  The pioneers… Read More »TODAYIN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Friday, February 7, 1812, the 4th and largest New Madrid earthquake hit from 1811-1812.  There are many estimations of the magnitude ranging from 7.0 to… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

February 6, 1819, Kentucky created Owen County from Scott County, Franklin County, Gallatin County, and Pendleton County and named it in honor of Abraham Owen,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Elisha Warfield, Jr., born in 1781.  When Elisha was nine years old; his family moved to Lexington from Maryland. … Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

February 4, 1791, President G. Washington signed the Kentucky Act, passed by the 1st U.S. Congress in its 3rd session.  The act set June 1,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On February 3, 1801, the famous Rowan-Chambers Duel occurred.  John Rowan’s picked George Bibb as his 2nd, and Dr. James Chambers chose Major John Bullock. … Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY