County Name's Sake
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George Nicholas, 1743-99, born in Virginia. Colonel, Revolutionary War. Zealous advocate of Virginia adoption of Federal Constitution, 1788. He came to Kentucky, 1790. "Brightest luminary" in Kentucky's first constitutional convention. Became first Attorney General of State. First Transylvania law professor.
Extensive landholder. Invested in cloth manufacture, iron furnace.
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Major John Miller
Carlisle, KY
MAJOR JOHN MILLER - In 1778 Major John Miller led a company of 14 men, known as the “Miller Company,” from Carlisle, PA to Kentucky.
Dr. Charles W. Mathers 1856-1937
Carlisle, KY
This Nicholas Co. native served as county judge; state representative, 1888 and 1890; and state senator, 1908.
Carlisle Passenger Depot
Carlisle, KY
Built in 1912 by L & N soon after original frame depot burned.
Col. Daniel Boone, 1734-1820
US 68, KY
Daniel Boone's last home in Ky.
Old Concord Church
Carlisle, KY
Organized 1793, 21/2 miles south.