Bourbon
Bourbon County Hemp/Alexander House
Paris, KY
Bourbon County Hemp One of the main hemp producing counties.
Bourbon County, 1786
Paris, KY
Named for the royal French family who aided the colonies in the War of Independence.
Bourbon Whiskey/ Jacob Spears
Paris, KY
Named after Bourbon Co. because of quantity and quality of whiskey produced within its borders.
Centerville Baptist Church
Established in 1867 under Rev. Thomas Gant after members left the fellowship of First Baptist Church, Paris, Rev. Elisha Green, pastor.
Colville Covered Bridge
US 68, KY
Built in 1877, this bridge spans Hinkston Creek.
CSA at Paris, 1862
Paris, KY
Gen. John Hunt Morgan's cavalry on first Kentucky raid after its Cynthiana victory came to Paris, July 18, 1862.
Duncan Tavern
Paris, KY
Built in 1788. Gathering place of pioneers.
Eades Tavern
Paris, KY
This log building lined with adz-hewn cherry was built as a tavern.
Edward Boone (1740-80)
Carlisle, KY
Death site of Edward Boone, a brother of renowned Kentucky pioneer Daniel Boone.
Famous Inventor, 1877-1963
Paris, KY
Sites of birthplace of Garrett A. Morgan, and Branch School, which he attended, are 1/4 mile south.
First Christian Church
Paris, KY
First Christian Church organized 1827 by Thomas Allen, John Gano, and six "brave and forthright" women.
Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad
Georgetown, KY
Built 1888-90 as the Kentucky Midland Railroad, it spanned 40 miles from Frankfort to Paris.
Garrett Davis (1801-1872)
Winchester Rd., KY
This lawyer, state legislator, and congressman, who played leading role in preventing 1861 secession of Kentucky, lived 1 block north.
Hopewell
US 27 & 68, KY
Hopewell, one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in Bourbon County, has held worship services since 1785.
John Edwards, 1748-1837
Paris, KY
As early legislator, Edwards was member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1781-83, 1785, 1786.
Johnston's Inn
Paris, KY
Robert Johnston, a Revolutionary War captain, was born in Virginia in 1749.
Kentucky Novelist
KY 627, KY
Site of birthplace and early home of John Fox, Jr., famous Kentucky author, born 1862, graduated from Harvard in 1883.
Mae Street Kidd (1904-99)
Millersburg, KY
Born in Millersburg, Kidd devoted much of her life to civil rights causes.
Millersburg Military Institute
Millersburg, KY
During a visit to Millersburg in the late 1800s, Col. C. M. Best decided that the area was perfect for a military training school.
Ruddell's Mills
Ruddell's Mills, KY
Near his home Isaac Ruddell built a gristmill in 1788 on the north side of Hinkson bridge, and a sawmill in 1795 to be operated by his...
Silas Baptist Church 1 mile west
Russell Cave Road, KY
Organized by 20 members of the Cooper's Run Church in 1800, with the help of Ambrose Dudley, George Eve and Augustine Eastin.