Taylorsville
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Named in honor of Virginia native Richard Taylor, who donated sixty acres of land in 1799 for a town at forks of Brashear's Creek and Salt River. Taylor operated a grist mill nearby. Town became county seat of Spencer in December 1824. Four of earliest trustees of Taylorsville were Robert Jeffries, George Cravinston, Philip W. Taylor, and Benjamin Bourne.
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The Spy Who Saved the Union
Taylorsville, KY
Home of Felix Grundy Stidger, Union Spy, born Aug. 5, 1836.
Spencer House
Main St., KY
This popular rest stop on the Louisville-Taylorsville stage route was famous hotel and tavern for many years.
"Vaucluse"
House built by Jacob Yoder circa 1806 and known as "Beechland" until his death.
County Named, 1824
Taylorsville, KY
For Capt. Spear Spencer, Kentucky "Corn Stalk" Militia, 1792-1801.
Courthouse Burned
Taylorsville, KY
Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by...