Rowan
County Named, 1856
Morehead, KY
For Judge John Rowan, 1773-1843.
Courthouse Burned
Morehead, KY
Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by...
Moonlight Schools
Morehead, KY
Established in Rowan County, Ky.
Morgan Raiders' Camp
Farmers, KY
On last tragic raid, the fourth into Kentucky, Morgan's Raiders took Mt. Sterling, then lost it, took Lexington and June 11, 1864 took...
National Register Historic District
University Boulevard, KY
Nine buildings erected from 1926-32 fitting in a "crescent moon" plan.
Rowan County "War," 1884-1887
East First St., KY
Political tensions led to this three-year period of violence which resulted in some twenty deaths.