Johnson
County Named, 1843
Paintsville, KY
For Richard M. Johnson, native of Kentucky, US Vice-President, 1837 to 1841, US Rep.
John C.C. Mayo - "Dreamer"
Paintsville, KY
Mayo (1864-1914) migrated to this county with his family at an early age.
Morgan's Last Raid
Paintsville, KY
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th,...
Paintsville
Paintsville, KY
The second oldest settlement in Eastern Kentucky, at first named Paint Lick Station.
Scuttle Hole Gap Road
Paintsville, KY
Indians or buffalo probably were the first to follow this gap and make a trail across Pine Mountain.
The Walker Expedition
Paintsville, KY
Doctor Thomas Walker led first expedition of record from Virginia into eastern Kentucky and camped at present site of Paintsville in 1750.
War on the Big Sandy
Paintsville, KY
On mission to dislodge CSA from area, Colonel James A. Garfield's troops reached Paintsville on Jan. 6, 1862.