Letcher
County Named, 1842
For Robert P. Letcher, during term as Governor of Kentucky, 1840-1844.
Early Settler
Whitesburg, KY
Archelous Craft of Wilkes Co., N.C., was with small band of pioneers who immigrated to Upper Ky.
Jenkins
Jenkins, KY
Land bought by John C. C. Mayo and sold to Consolidation Coal Co. to develop town and coal mines.
Lt. Darwin K. Kyle
Jenkins, KY
This Congressional Medal of Honor winner fought in Korean War.
Pilot-Spy-Hero
Whitesburg, KY
Francis Gary Powers and the "U-2 Incident" catapulted activities of the United States into world view.
Pioneer Ancestor
James Caudill, born in Virginia in 1753, first came to Big Cowan Creek in 1787.
Pound Gap
Jenkins, KY
Route through here discovered by Christopher Gist, April 1, 1751.
Scotia Mine Disaster
Eolia, KY
One of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history.
Wreck at the Bridge
Letcher, KY
Saturday, March 26, 1966 Here, at the Lower Twin Bridge, five young men lost their lives in a tragic car wreck that devastated families...