Kentucky - Indigenous History, Bluegrass & Bourbon
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Kentucky was granted statehood in 1792, becoming the first U.S. state west of the Appalachian Mountains. Frontiersman Daniel Boone was one of Kentucky’s most prominent explorers, and many...
History of Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of Kentucky. The prehistory and history of Kentucky span thousands of years, and have been influenced by the state's diverse geography and central location. Archaeological evidence of human occupation in Kentucky begins …
Kentucky - Frontier, Civil War, Agriculture | Britannica
WEBThe first half of the 19th century was one of the most eventful in the state’s history. Kentucky took a lead in the War of 1812, much of which was fought in the adjacent Northwest Territory against combined British and native forces. A new generation of leaders came to the fore, and many counties were created and named for military heroes or ...
Kentucky History at a Glance | Kentucky Historical Society
WEBFrom Then Til Now: Kentucky History at A Glance. Take a look through the centuries at an overview of Kentucky's rich history.
History | About | Kentucky Historical Society
WEBOur History. Dr. Thomas D. Clark, Kentucky’s most eminent historian, wrote that Kentuckians “have established their place in history decade by decade, and incident by incident, always with the winds of change blowing strongly in their faces.”.
Kentucky Historical Society | Adventure Through the Past
WEBWatch Kentucky History. has full accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums and is a founding member of the History Relevance Campaign. The Kentucky Historical Society is here to bring Kentucky History to learners and adventurers of all ages. Come explore with us.
Kentucky | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts
WEB1 day ago · Kentucky was long the home of various Native American peoples before the arrival of Daniel Boone and other European frontiersmen in 1769. Its name perhaps derives from an Iroquois word for “prairie.” By 1792, when Kentucky was admitted as the 15th state of the union—the first west of the Appalachian Mountains—it had drawn nearly 73,000 ...
Timeline of Kentucky history - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a timeline of Kentucky history . Early history. Before 1750, Kentucky was populated nearly exclusively by Cherokee, Chickasaw, Shawnee and several other tribes of Native Americans [1] See also Pre-Columbian.
ExploreKYHistory
WEBThe Kentucky Historical Society invites you to explore Kentucky history online and on the road with the new "ExploreKYHistory" smartphone app! "ExploreKYHistory" takes the stories behind our community-driven historical markers, adds related items from the KHS collections and combines it into a historical tour of our Commonwealth.
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WEBExploreKYHistory takes the stories behind our community-driven historical markers, adds related items from the KHS collections and combines it into a historical tour of our Commonwealth. Privacy Policy. The Kentucky Historical Society operates the ExploreKYHistory website and app.
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