County Named, 1819
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For Col. John Todd. Born Pa., 1750. In battle of Point Pleasant, 1774. Came to Kentucky, 1775; in Va. legislature, 1776. On expedition led by Gen. George Rogers Clark that captured Illinois country from British, 1778. Named Civil Commandant of Illinois County. Va. legislature, 1780. Procured land-grants for public schools.
Killed at Blue Licks, Aug. 1782.
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House of the Loving Heart
Elkton, KY
Erected in 1927-28, this colonial revival mansion was built in memory of local resident Rebecca Wells Milliken, by her philanthropist...
Robert Penn Warren, 1905-1989
Guthrie, KY
A native of Guthrie, Warren was one of nation's most prolific writers, a world-renowned man of letters.
First RFD in Kentucky
Allensville, KY
First rural free delivery of mail in Kentucky was established at Allensville Post Office on Jan. 11, 1897.
Bristow, The Soldier-Birthplace
Elkton, KY
Benjamin Helm Bristow, 1832-1896, Federal officer and staunch Unionist during secession.
Jefferson Davis' Salute to Kentucky
Fairview, KY
"Kentucky, my own, my native land.