Glimpses Of Historic Madison County Kentucky

Author : John E. Kleber
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 1080 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813159010

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The Kentucky Encyclopedia by John E. Kleber Pdf

The Kentucky Encyclopedia's 2,000-plus entries are the work of more than five hundred writers. Their subjects reflect all areas of the commonwealth and span the time from prehistoric settlement to today's headlines, recording Kentuckians' achievements in art, architecture, business, education, politics, religion, science, and sports. Biographical sketches portray all of Kentucky's governors and U.S. senators, as well as note congressmen and state and local politicians. Kentucky's impact on the national scene is registered in the lives of such figures as Carry Nation, Henry Clay, Louis Brandeis, and Alben Barkley. The commonwealth's high range from writers Harriette Arnow and Jesse Stuart, reformers Laura Clay and Mary Breckinridge, and civil rights leaders Whitney Young, Jr., and Georgia Powers, to sports figures Muhammad Ali and Adolph Rupp and entertainers Loretta Lynn, Merle Travis, and the Everly Brothers. Entries describe each county and county seat and each community with a population above 2,500. Broad overview articles examine such topics as agriculture, segregation, transportation, literature, and folklife. Frequently misunderstood aspects of Kentucky's history and culture are clarified and popular misconceptions corrected. The facts on such subjects as mint juleps, Fort Knox, Boone's coonskin cap, the Kentucky hot brown, and Morgan's Raiders will settle many an argument. For both the researcher and the more casual reader, this collection of facts and fancies about Kentucky and Kentuckians will be an invaluable resource.

Author : Jonathan Truman Dorris,Maud Weaver Dorris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Madison County (Ky.)
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU54301424

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Glimpses of Historic Madison County, Kentucky by Jonathan Truman Dorris,Maud Weaver Dorris Pdf

Author : Harry C. Johnson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0738516880

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Madison County, Kentucky by Harry C. Johnson Pdf

Situated on the southeastern edge of the Bluegrass Region, the rural community of Madison County lies in the heart of Kentucky's central rolling hills. Formed in 1785, the county was named for Virginia statesman James Madison. Education thrives in the region, which is home to both Eastern Kentucky University and Berea College. Madison County, Kentucky highlights the progress of the area over the 20th century, including the bustling railroad stations and lines that crossed the county and played an integral role in the local economy.

Author : Harry G. Enoch
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781329792104

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History of Weddle’s Mill And Other Old Mills Located Near Doylesville on Muddy Creek In Madison County, Kentucky by Harry G. Enoch Pdf

George Weddle operated a gristmill on Muddy Creek from the early to mid-1800s. The mill stood about two miles from the Kentucky River, near the road from Richmond to Jackson's Ferry. The establishment played a prominent role in the local community for nearly a century. The gristmill produced flour and cornmeal for nearby farmers, as well as for a distillery, and a stagecoach stop brought travelers by the tavern to sample the house whiskey. The mill was a county landmark until it was destroyed by a fire in 1971. Several concerns operated at the site at various times, including Douglas' Mill, Weddle's Mill, Walden's Distillery, Ogg's Mill and Griggs' Mill. Cassius Marcellus Clay, that most colorful member of Kentucky's most illustrious family, owned the mill for sixteen years. 54 pp.

Author : Robert M. Rennick
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780813144016

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Kentucky Place Names by Robert M. Rennick Pdf

" From the wealth of place names in Kentucky, Rennick has selected those of some 2,000 communities and post offices. These places are usually the largest, the best known, or the most important as well as those with unusual or inherently interesting names. Including perhaps one-fourth of all such places known in the state, the names were chosen as a representative sample among Kentucky's counties and sections. Kentucky Place Names offers a fascinating mosaic of information on families, events, politics, and local lore in the state. It will interest all Kentuckians as well as the growing number of scholars of American place names.

Author : Dr. Fred A. Engle Jr.,Dr. Robert N. Grise
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614236146

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Madison's Heritage Rediscovered by Dr. Fred A. Engle Jr.,Dr. Robert N. Grise Pdf

For over forty years, Dr. Fred A. Engle Jr. and Dr. Robert N. Grise have devoted themselves to researching and preserving Madison County's history and cultural legacy through their weekly newspaper column, "Madison's Heritage," in the Richmond Register. Now, Kathryn Engle has sifted through the breadth of their impressive body of work, compiling a fascinating collection of historical tales from this remarkable Kentucky county. Beginning with stories of the hardscrabble pioneers who first settled the area and continuing with tales of Madison County's local legends, important places and pivotal events, these diverse stories embody the essence of this historically rich area. Few know the heritage of this region as well as Engle and Grise. Journey back with them through the annals of Madison County's history.

Author : Ray Long
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781450259811

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Beyond the Hills That Beckon by Ray Long Pdf

Various folk who enjoyed reading The Hills That Beckon questioned the author, When are you going to write a sequel? After much consideration Mr. Long decided to comply with their requests. His first narrative was confined to the Poosey Ridge area of Madison County, Kentucky.The sequel goes beyond the borders written about in the first book and includes other areas hence, the title Beyond The Hills That Beckon. This writing differs by focusing on other families and events in the region rather than only the authors family. The reader will be reintroduced to the Poosey Ridge location from a perspective not addressed in The Hills That Beckon.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105011809337

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Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Includes Part 1, Number 2: Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals (July - December)

Author : Lavinia Harvey Kubiak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0961516216

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Madison County Rediscovered by Lavinia Harvey Kubiak Pdf

Author : H. Edward Richardson
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813188362

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Cassius Marcellus Clay by H. Edward Richardson Pdf

The most colorful member of Kentucky's most illustrious family, Cassius Marcellus Clay is a legendary figure in the Bluegrass. This lively biography records both the traditions surrounding Clay and the historical facts of his life, which are themselves the stuff of legend. Although Clay was a dedicated emancipationist, his real interest lay in broad issues of human freedom. The story of Clay's True American, his service in the Mexican War, his accomplishments as Lincoln's minister to Russia, and his active post-Civil War political life are all told against the background of the climactic events of a lifetime that spanned almost a century of American history.

Author : Harper Barnes
Publisher : Missouri History Museum
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1883982170

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Standing on a Volcano by Harper Barnes Pdf

"Standing on a Volcano: The Life and Times of David Rowland Francis is a biography of a fascinating man, and a long-needed major reassessment of a controversial and important figure in U.S.-Soviet Relations."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Kentucky Historical Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Kentucky
ISBN : UVA:X004884794

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The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society by Kentucky Historical Society Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1933
Category : Education
ISBN : UIUC:30112107818749

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Inside Kentucky by Anonim Pdf

Author : Keen Johnson
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813156927

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The Public Papers of Governor Keen Johnson, 1939-1943 by Keen Johnson Pdf

Keen Johnson was governor of Kentucky from 1939 to 1943 -- years that spanned the end of the Depression and the initial involvement of this country in the Second World War. The account of Johnson's administration is chronicled here through a collection of his public papers. The material, organized by subject and arranged chronologically within each area, presents a rather clear picture of Governor Johnson's plans and concerns for Kentucky and of the actions he took as chief executive on behalf of the state. In contrast to contemporary procedures concerning the preservation of governors' papers in university and state archives, many of the Johnson papers were difficult to locate and, apart from a few complete speech manuscripts, were reconstructed in large part from cards containing outlines and notes for speeches, along with many state and local newspaper accounts of speeches he made and of events in which he participated. Many speeches have been extensively footnoted by the editor to provide the reader with supplementary information. Also included in this volume is a perceptive evaluation of the Johnson administration by H. Clyde Reeves, who served in it as a commissioner of revenue. The appendix offers as complete a listing as was possible to reconstruct of the speeches delivered by Governor Johnson during his term of office.

Author : Jennings H. Flathers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89066139601

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Edward Flathers and His Descendants by Jennings H. Flathers Pdf

Edward Flathers (ca. 1755-1847) was picked up as a boy on the streets of London in 1774, and shipped under bondage to Alexandria, Virginia. Benjamin Flathers, probably his brother, was picked up in 1775 and shiped under bondage to the West Indies. Edward served twice in the Virginia militia in the Revolutionary War, and married Clarissa Legg. They lived successively in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky before settling in Hendricks County, Indiana in 1828. Descendants and relatives also lived in Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and elsewhere.