Today in Kentucky

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

April 2, 1775, Fort Boonesborough begun and foundations of Transylvania Colony laid.  Kentucky in Retrospect 1792-1967 by Kentucky Historical Society. pg: 9 April 2, 1780,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

April 1, 1775, Daniel Boone and his axmen arrived in the area near present-day Fort Boonesborough.  They made a preliminary campsite at Sycamore Hollow, near… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

March 31, 1842, with tears in his eyes, Henry Clay bid the Senate farewell to make a run for the presidency. March 31, 1851, during… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On March 30, 1775, Colonel Richard Henderson began his journey through the Cumberland Gap.  Henderson started the trip with Colonel Benjamin Logan and immigrants from… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Localtonians wish a Happy Anniversary to Judge Todd and Lucy Washington, who wed in 1812 in the 1st White House wedding.  Todd married while an… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On March 28, 1775, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the Southern District wrote Lord Dartmouth and stated the importance of stopping Henderson’s enterprise. March… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY