County Named, 1820
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For Col. Stephen Trigg, Virginian. Came to Ky. as member of Court of Land Commissioners, 1779. Settled Trigg's Station near Harrodsburg, 1780. In Va. Legislature was active in establishing town of Louisville, 1780. Justice of Peace, on first Lincoln Co. court, 1781. Trigg killed at Battle of Blue Licks, Aug. 19, 1782.
Trigg County formed from Caldwell and Christian.
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Donaldson
Jct. KY 807 & 1062, KY
This community was first settled ca.
Maple Grove School
An early log schoolhouse first was opened by teacher William Bridges (1800-1844), son of settlers Drury and Charity Bridges.
First Court of Trigg County
US 68/80, KY
On May 15, 1820, justices of the peace, commissioned for the newly formed Trigg County, met at the log home of Samuel Orr, in the...
Upper Donaldson School
Organized 1813, this grade school operated for 135 years.
Drury Bridges (Bridgers, Bridger) 1765-1840
KY 1062, KY
This Trigg County pioneer came to Ky.