County Named, 1843
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For Richard M. Johnson, native of Kentucky, US Vice-President, 1837 to 1841, US Rep. 1807-19, 1829-37, US Senator 1819-29, intimate of President Jackson. His tactics as Colonel of Ky. Mounted Riflemen, War of 1812, won Battle of the Thames and earned him title: "Father of American Cavalry." Johnson was formed from parts of Lawrence, Floyd and Morgan counties.
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John C.C. Mayo - "Dreamer"
Paintsville, KY
Mayo (1864-1914) migrated to this county with his family at an early age.
Scuttle Hole Gap Road
Paintsville, KY
Indians or buffalo probably were the first to follow this gap and make a trail across Pine Mountain.
Paintsville
Paintsville, KY
The second oldest settlement in Eastern Kentucky, at first named Paint Lick Station.
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.
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,...