County Named, 1842
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For Robert P. Letcher, during term as Governor of Kentucky, 1840-1844. Born Va., 1788; came Ky. in 1800. Ky. Mounted Militia, War of 1812. Legislature, 7 years, Speaker of House, two years. U.S. Congress, 1823-1835. Presidential elector in 1836. During term as governor he proclaimed first Thanksgiving.
Minister to Mexico, 1849-1852. Died 1861; buried Frankfort Cemetery.
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Wreck at the Bridge
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Scotia Mine Disaster
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One of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history.
Lt. Darwin K. Kyle
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This Congressional Medal of Honor winner fought in Korean War.
Jenkins
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Land bought by John C. C. Mayo and sold to Consolidation Coal Co. to develop town and coal mines.
Pilot-Spy-Hero
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Francis Gary Powers and the "U-2 Incident" catapulted activities of the United States into world view.