Today in Kentucky

Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Richmond native Christopher Houston “Kit” Carson, born in 1809 in Madison County.  The White Native American learned the universal… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

December 23, 1861, the Confederate government authorized the act of raising 20 companies of troops in Kentucky.  The Civil War in Kentucky by Lowell H.… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

On December 22, 1769, the Shawnee captured Daniel Boone’s hunting party near Eskippakithiki and took their hides and most supplies.  They released Boone’s men, leaving… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

December 21, 1793, Kentucky created Harrison County from Bourbon and Scott and was named in honor of Benjamin Harrison, co-author of the Kentucky Constitution.  The… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Kentucky Trivia Localtonians wish a Happy Anniversary to Governor James Garrard and his childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth Mountjoy, who wed in 1769.  They had five sons… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Kentucky Trivia December 19, 1796, Kentucky created Warren County from Logan County and named it in honor of Joseph Warren, Revolutionary War General.  Bowling Green… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

Kentucky Trivia On December 18, 1789, Virginia passed the 4th Enabling Act, favoring and facilitating the separation of Kentucky into an independent state.  Kentucky’s 9th… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

December 17, 1794, Kentucky created Campbell County from Harrison, Mason, and Scott and named in honor of John Campbell, Revolutionary War Colonel.  The two county… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

December 16, 1802, the 1st organized form of banking in Kentucky incorporated its 1st bank, the Kentucky Insurance Company.  The bank failed in the general… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY

December 15, 1792, Kentucky authorized the 1st lottery by law to enable the Dutch Presbyterian Society to rise $500 to erect a house of Worship. … Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY