Contributions can be submitted using the automated forms feature. Although a new history of kentucky is more current and is quite good, clarks book is essential for understanding the bluegrass state and how it has evolved. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers. If you would like to add your thesis or dissertation to. History of kentucky, edition 8 a hearthstone legacy. Kentucky was granted statehood in 1792, becomingthe first u. The survey is an official record of historic sites recorded on survey forms that are compiled through fieldwork and research. Responsible for setting up first kentucky statewide vital records online.
History and families, anderson county, kentucky out of print try used books. Abstract of secretarys book of the cumberland presbyterian church, jeffersontown, jefferson county, kentucky and record book of the 33 reg. Welcome to russell county, ky history and genealogy. Since 1997 also happened to be jeffersontowns bicentennial, there was a renewed interest in the citys history and museum, so olshansky worked. It is not exhaustive since most paper theses and dissertations have not been digitized.
Shop arcadia publishing to find the interesting history books about kentucky and its traditions. Frontiersman daniel boone was one of kentucky s most. If asked to rattle off facts about kentucky, perhaps you could share that the state is known as the bluegrass state, is home to the kentucky derby, and its capital is frankfort. The university press of kentucky has a dual missionthe publication of academic books of high scholarly merit in a. The family of harry charles and emma lee newkirk roud lived near their harbin cousins in louisville in 1900, but had moved to cincinnati by the following april. Africanamericans in early clark county, kentucky is an amazing resource for those attempting to trace their own family history in clark county, as well as an informal guide as to what documents to search for and how they can be used to explore family histories even outside of the region or state. Jeffersontown genealogy in jefferson county, ky usa 1,015,348 kentucky 38,814 jefferson county 982 jeffersontown 26. History of kentucky explored in books by arcadia publishing. University press of kentucky university of kentucky research. It details the history of jeffersontown as it progressed from a small rural community with a town square to the city that it is today. Jeffersontown, ky official website official website. On may 3, 1797, the jefferson county court officially established the town of jefferson, now jeffersontown, although most of its inhabitants called it brunerstown. The university press of kentucky has a dual mission the publication of academic books of high scholarly merit in a.
Periodical postage paid at frankfort, kentucky, and at additional mailing offices. Even though the jefferson county court recognized the new city as the town of jefferson, or jeffersontown, its inhabitants continued to refer to it as brunerstown throughout the next century. Jonathan jeffrey, special collections librarian at western kentucky universitys kentucky library, has written a number of books about bowling greens and warren countys heritage, including images of america. Welcome to jefferson county, ky genealogy trails history. A history of early jeffersontown and southeastern jefferson county, kentucky hardcover january 1, 1977 by robert c jobson author. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages.
The bookstores at cumberland gap national historical park and fort boonesborough state park offer visitors interesting books and videos. The harbinroud correspondenceand its genealogical possibilitiesis the subject of the article. Jefferson county and bullitt county, kentucky 196 pages of genealogy and history jefferson and bullitt counties in north central kentucky including 225 family biographies. Areas of expertise include difficult to solve problems and early kentucky. This book was originally published in 1888 by the f. Kentuckyhistory, localindexes kentuckybiographyindexes.
A new history of kentucky brings the commonwealth to life, from pikeville to the purchase, from covington to corbin, this account reveals kentuckys many faces and. The follow year the jeffersontown and southeastern jefferson. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The jeffersontown historical museum is a neighborhood history museum in jeffersontown, kentucky.
A history of early jeffersontown and southeastern jefferson. The site is currently in beta version and only provides access to survey forms from lewis county at this time. To locate statewide books dedicated to biographies try the following subject searches. The city of jeffersontown is emphasizing the importance of good health and recreation by offering a 20 in 2020 discount to residents who participate in jeffersontown recreation youth baseball and softball leagues. Kentuckybiography africanamericanskentuckybiography. This is an attempted listing all of the books available for research at the museum. History the beginning of jeffersontown in the late 1770s, the kentucky ridge, on which jeffersontown would be built, was still the forest home of deer, elk, wildcats, and bears.
Bourbon, scott, harrison and nicholas counties, kentucky, history of. Filed with the public service commission of kentucky. Jeffersontown historical museum has a history of its own. Robert c formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher gateway press place of publication baltimore date published 1977 keywords local history, genealogy, kentucky bookseller catalogs. County biographies may be found using either of the following search strategies. Jefferson county was formed in 1780 from the kentucky territory of virginia. Department of history electronic theses and dissertations. A history of early jeffersontown and southeastern jefferson county, kentucky jobson, robert c on. Stewart home school 1792 store kentucky historical society. The kentucky historical society khs was formed in 1836 by a group of prominent kentuckians intent on preserving the history of the commonwealth. In 1794, abraham bruner saw the potential for a town, purchased a ridge, and divided a 40acre tract into streets and lots. Posts about kentucky books written by university press of kentucky. Jefferson county, kentucky, records family history library louisville and jefferson county, kentucky family history library periodical source index index to 3.
A history of anderson county, kentucky 17801936 out of print try used books. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Jonathan jeffrey, special collections librarian at western kentucky universitys kentucky library, has written a number of books about bowling greens. A history of early jeffersontown and southeastern jefferson county, kentucky author jobson, lt. By 1973, the jeffersontown and southeastern jefferson county historical society was formed. Please note that the list was created for this page by using a computer program to transfer the information from a spreadsheet into a data base, and errors may have occurred. Annals of floyd county kentucky 18001826 by charles c. Massie was born in lexington, kentucky, and studied american history at yale and european history at oxford, which he attended as a rhodes scholar. Birth registercity of louisville, 18981910, microfilm.
Lowell harrison, professor emeritus of history at western kentucky university, is the author of many books, including george rogers clark and the war in the west. Glen clift, the cornstalk militia of kentucky, 17921811 frankfort. Certificate book of the virginia land commission, 17791780, the register for 1923. Warren county, kentucky images of america series by. The follow year the jeffersontown and southeastern jefferson county historical society was formed and became the curators of the museum. Mann butler, a history of the commonwealth of kentucky louisville.
Department of history 859 2576861 1715 patterson office tower lexington ky 405060027. Internet archive national register of historic places ohio river environmental assessment cultural resources reconnaissance technical report for the state of kentucky portion source. A history of early jeffersontown and southeastern jefferson county, kentucky. A new history of kentucky brings the commonwealth to life, from pikeville to the purchase, from covington to corbin, this account reveals kentucky s many faces and deep traditions. Schmidt research library kentucky historical society. Khs maintains online catalogs of artifacts, books, manuscripts, rare books and other types of collections. Updated 17 april 2002 you are our 39756th visitor since counter reset 5 jan 2001. Early kentucky settlers the records of jefferson county, kentucky, from the filson club history quarterly source. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Hardin county, kentucky genealogy, books, cds, maps. In the late 1700s, revolutionary war veterans and other colonizers began to settle in the area that would eventually become known as jeffersontown. Jeffersontown is a home ruleclass city in jefferson county, kentucky, united states. Jeffersontown offers discount in recreation leagues. Buffalo lumbered along ancient forest trails on their way to salt licks.
Vital records death registercity of louisville, 18661910, microfilm. Statewide research in all kentucky time frames from early to modern for 25 years. Welcome to jefferson county, ky genealogy trails history group. A history of the county, and genealogy of its people up to the year 1927 louisville, ky. Presented by kentucky genealogy trails a part of genealogy trails volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. I created this site in the hopes that it will help researchers find available research and family books for the eastern kentucky area. Of jefferson county, kentucky for furnishing water service in preston street road water district and adjacent area as recorded in file no.
The next logical step for board members was to incorporate as an historical society. Acts passed at the first session of the general assembly, lexington. Produced by two of kentucky s most active and respected historians, this is the first comprehensive history of the commonwealth since thomas c. Beginning july 1, 2019 tune in to weku radio each weekday to travel back in time to relive a moment in kentuckys history. Kentucky proud products candy, coffee, bourbon foods. In 1972, jeffersontown decided that its history needed to be preserved by housing artifacts in a museum, which was located in a room at city hall. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
On may 3, 1797, however, the city was officially incorporated and named after the current vicepresident, thomas jefferson. Militia, 18291831 family history library jeffersontown histories and genealogies. Jefferson, lincoln and fayette were the first counties of the state when it was separated from virginia in 1796. Jefferson county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. The beginning of jeffersontown in the late 1770s, the kentucky ridge, on which jeffersontown would be built, was still the forest home of deer, elk, wildcats, and bears. The original museum was established in 1972 as a collection of artifacts in a room of city hall. Anderson county, kentucky, 18301850 censuses out of print. Denbo served as director of upk until his retirement in 1978, building a small but distinguished list of scholarly books with emphasis on american history and. As an agency of the kentucky tourism, arts and heritage cabinet, the society provides support and educational services to its members, and collaberates with more than 430 local historical organizations. Local history books on kentucky arcadia publishing. The university press of kentucky has a dual missionthe publication of books of. Clark chronicled kentucky history some 60 years ago.
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