Kentucky Historical Markers

A famous duel was fought just across the Tennessee border in Simpson county, Ky. Listen to find out who was involved. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/749 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 [email protected]

An outfit of Kentucky volunteers were defeated and massacred at the Battle of the River Raisin during the war of 1812. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/77 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 [email protected]

Did you know the inventor of the steamboat lived in Kentucky? https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/464 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email me at [email protected]

Dr. Thomas Walker built the first cabin in Kentucky years before Daniel Boone explored the area. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/653 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email- [email protected]

The story of Cassius Marcellus Clay, the Lion of White Hall. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/177 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774

A short podcast about the mountain valley that was the subject of a famous novel by Kentucky author, John Fox, Jr. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/232 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email us at: [email protected]

Amos Kendall was a fella who lived in Kentucky for a while. Find out more about his interesting life, https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/499 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email us at [email protected]

The legend of the murder of Chief Red Bird in Clay County, Kentucky. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/593 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email us at: [email protected]

Riverside, Farnsley-Moremen Landing is a beautiful 19th century farm and riverboat landing in Jefferson County. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/193 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email me at [email protected]

The Pawpaw Tree Incident was a chapter in the decades long feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/785 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Reach out to me at [email protected]

The story of the route between three world class horse racing tracks in Kentucky. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/903 Join the conversation on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email me at [email protected]

Bell's Tavern was a popular stagecoach stop in Barren County, Ky. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 [email protected]

The story of the heroism of Kentucky soldier Charles Fleek, who sacrificed his life to save 8 others in Vietnam. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/948 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 [email protected]

The story of an amazing Kentuckian who was an inventor and author. Oh yeah, he was also blind and deaf! https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/877 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrison_Heady Email me at [email protected] Join us on FB at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774

Some of the most vile murderers in American History went on a killing spree in Kentucky and were met with frontier justice. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/606 https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-harpes/ [email protected]

Did you know that the most powerful earthquake to hit North America occurred with an epicenter very close to the Kentucky border? https://history.ky.gov/markers/new-madrid-earthquake https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/science/summary-1811-1812-new-madrid-earthquakes-sequence [email protected]

Keeneland racetrack in Lexington has a cool history dating back to a visit from the Marquis de Lafayette. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/330 Learn more about Keeneland here: https://www.keeneland.com/ Please Like us on Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email any questions or comments to: [email protected]

Locust Grove in Louisville is an 18th century home that hosted some of the biggest names in U.S. History https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/197 https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/587 https://locustgrove.org/ [email protected]

Great herds of buffalo opened up a road to present day Owensboro. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/635 "like" us on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email us at [email protected]

John Bibb developed a variety of lettuce while living in Frankfort, Ky. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/47

Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was once brought up on charges by the Commonwealth of Kentucky? https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/122 Email me at : [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774

John Fox, Jr. was a famous Kentucky author who published the first novel to sell a million copies in the U.S. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/441 Email me with any questions or comments at: [email protected] Like and Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774

Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the U.S. grew up in Louisville, Ky. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/60 https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/zacharytaylor.asp https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 [email protected]

Dr. James Bond was born a slave in Kentucky, but earned a Bachelors Degree followed by a Doctor of Divinity degree. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/300 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 [email protected]

The greatest racehorse of all time may have been the big chestnut, Man O' War. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/325 Kentucky Horse Park https://kyhorsepark.com/ Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email me at [email protected]

Kentuckian Jack Jouett made a heroic ride to warn Thomas Jefferson that the British were coming. This earned him the moniker of "The Paul Revere of the South". https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/469 [email protected]

The story of Kentucky's own Rebecca Ruth candy. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/882 https://rebeccaruthonline.com/ 2@[email protected]

The first successful abdominal surgery was performed in 1809 in Danville, Ky. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/118 [email protected]

William Holmes McGuffey, author of the famous McGuffey reader taught elementary school in Paris, Ky. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/448 [email protected]

We look at the life of Henry Clay. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/120 https://henryclay.org/ [email protected]

We look at the birthplace of the most famous Kentuckian in history! https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/933 https://www.nps.gov/abli/index.htm Email me: [email protected]

Kentuckian Robert Anderson was a prominent figure at the start of the Civil War as well as the close. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/16 [email protected]

Brig. General John T. Thompson, born in Newport, Ky, invented one of the most iconic weapons of the 20th Century ... The Tommy Gun. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/540 Email me with questions, comments, etc. [email protected]

Kentucky became the only U.S. state to have a governor assassinated when William Goebel was shot in January 1900. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/353 Please contact me at [email protected]

George Washington owned about 5000 acres of the Bluegrass State, but unfortunately never got the chance to see it. Contact me at: [email protected]

A lot of interesting history wrapped up in a little log cabin in Jefferson county. https://www.littleloomhouse.org/ A short video about the Little Loomhouse:https://youtu.be/vjKfl-kbF3c?si=BRO9bDcXFLPh5a-u Marker information: https://history.ky.gov/markers/the-little-loomhouse Contact me at : [email protected]

Did you know that Jim Bowie, of knife fame and Alamo fighter, was born in Kentucky? https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/741 https://history.ky.gov/ To take virtual tours of the Kentucky Historical Society museums go to their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/watch/224569461214/592583431599717 Contact me at [email protected]

Who was Sue Mundy? A man? A woman? We talk about this fascinating story on this episode. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=83303 https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/28 https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/754 Contact me at [email protected]

A brief history of the state arsenal and now Kentucky Military History Museum. For more information check out these links: https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/225 https://history.ky.gov/visit/kentucky-military-history-museum Contact me at :[email protected]

Mary Todd Lincoln spent a lot of time at the family summer home in Franklin County. The home was called Buena Vista. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/955 Contact me at [email protected]

The Battle of Blue Licks in Kentucky was one of the last battles fought in the American Revolution. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/590 https://www.kentuckytourism.com/carlisle/natural-attractions/nature-wildlife/blue-licks-battlefield-state-resort-park Contact me at [email protected]

Kenton County was named for the remarkable pioneer and early Kentucky settler, Simon Kenton. For more information visit : https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/348 Please send any questions or comments to : [email protected]

The parents of General U.S. Grant, 18th president, lived in Covington, Ky for many years. For more information please visit https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/351 I would love to hear from you guys at [email protected]

Country music stars left Nashville and drove to Franklin, Ky to get married because Kentucky law allowed a wedding to take place the same day as the marriage license was issued. I would love to hear any questions or comments you may have. Just send them to [email protected]

Did you know that one of the biggest and earliest revivals of The Second Great Awakening occurred in Paris, Ky? For more information visit https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/428?tour=29&index=2 and https://caneridge.org/ Please feel free to email me with any comments or questions at [email protected]

Did you know, that the famous western scout and soldier, Kit Carson, was born in Richmond, KY? If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at [email protected]

Ward Hall, built in the 1850's is a classic example of Greek Revival architecture. Some have called it the "Biltmore of Kentucky". For more information on Ward Hall, check out www.wardhall.net All questions and comments are welcome at [email protected]

The Trail of Tears was a tragic event in U.S. history. The govt. forced several native American tribes from their land to territory west of the Mississippi, including the Cherokee, who were marched through part of Kentucky. You can read the Treaty of New Echota at the following: https://cherokeeregistry.com/treaty-of-new-echota-1835/ I love hearing from you fine folks! Please send any comments or questions to [email protected]

The story of Kentucky born Carry A. Nation, who was known for busting up saloons with a hatchet. If you or a loved one struggles with alcohol addiction, please visit www.aa.org Please send any questions or comments to [email protected]

Francis Gary Powers was a Kentucky born pilot of the U2 spy plane. He was shot down by the Soviet Union in 1960 and suddenly became the most famous pilot in the world. Questions and comments may be sent to [email protected]