Kentucky’s Old State Capitol building is the third capitol building of four. Frankfort became Kentucky’s capital city on 1792, but the Old State Capitol wasn’t built until 1830.
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Waveland Historic Site: Exploring the Fascinating Boone-Bryan History
Waveland Historic Site connects us back to two of Kentucky’s earliest frontier families, the Boones and the Bryans. Read about the historical significance of the home and the two families that aided in the settlement of Kentucky.
Understanding the Long Run Massacre in Kentucky History
Marked on Shelbyville Rd. in eastern Jefferson County is the site of The Long Run Massacre. The marker of the event is easy to miss as it sits in front of Locust Creek neighborhood. While this photo shows the only thing to see today, it is quite an interesting piece of Kentucky history. As I’veContinue reading “Understanding the Long Run Massacre in Kentucky History”
Forts and Stations of Jefferson County: A Historical Journey
In my last post, Preston, Floyd, and Breckinridge; Revolutionary War Names are a Link to the Past (Part 1), I discussed Floyd’s Station. As noted in that post, Stations were basically mini-forts positioned throughout Colonial Kentucky. Pioneers and explorers west of the Appalachian Mountains used these Stations to defend themselves against the constant attack ofContinue reading “Forts and Stations of Jefferson County: A Historical Journey”
Floyd’s Station: A Revolutionary War Legacy
Revolutionary War history is hidden among subdivisions and apartment complexes in Jefferson County, Kentucky, but the names of these important families remain in plain sight.
Discovering Mt. Sterling: History and Culture of a Historic Town
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky is another one of our beautiful small towns that’s working to revitalize and preserve its history, all at the same time.