Paintsville
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The second oldest settlement in Eastern Kentucky, at first named Paint Lick Station. Established in 1790 by Col. John Preston. Dr. Thomas Walker probably camped at mouth of Paint Creek, near some abandoned log cabins, in 1750. Rev. Henry Dixon laid out town and built first house in 1826. Paintsville incorporated in 1872, but city government much older.
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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.
County Named, 1843
Paintsville, KY
For Richard M. Johnson, native of Kentucky, US Vice-President, 1837 to 1841, US Rep.
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,...