This title includes the history and genealogy for a total of four different north central kentucky counties. Shively is a home ruleclass city in jefferson county, kentucky, united states, and a suburb of louisville within the louisville metro government. My love of reading kentuckyrelated books, particularly nonfiction, started as a child. Fiona youngbrown has been a kentucky resident for thirteen years, during which time she has developed a love of bourbon as well as an appreciation for iced tea and cornbread. Schmidt research library kentucky historical society. Nicholas county, kentucky is included in our title. The kentucky biographies project has retyped many of these sketches making them available online to find indexes to such biographical sketches try the following subject searches, replacing the name of the state to find other locations. No matter whether youre a resident looking to learn more about your home state or a firsttimer curious about history, these books are sure to. 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. Hardin county, kentucky genealogy, books, cds, maps. Page 276 in touching upon the life history of the subject of this sketch the writer aims to avoid fulsome.
He is the author of several books, including, with lowell h. Memoirs of the madam on clay street by pauline tab. Page 276 in touching upon the life history of the subject of this sketch the writer aims to avoid fulsome encomium and extravagant praise. 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 deep traditions. The register of the kentucky historical society is the leading scholarly publication and the journal of record in kentucky history. 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. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Us college search possesses a database of over 9,000 2 year colleges, technical colleges, technical certification programs, job training programs, 4 year universities, junior colleges, and vocational schools. A collection of books on the history of lexington, kentucky.
University of kentucky press, 1949, by frank lerond mcvey page images at hathitrust history of education in kentucky published as bulletin of the ky dept. List of books and articles about kentucky history online. Nicholas county, kentucky genealogy history ky carlisle. Books of biographical sketches can provide information on an ancestor. Khs maintains online catalogs of artifacts, books, manuscripts, rare books and other types of collections. Kentucky historian, james klotter, discusses bluegrass renaissance at the filson books join state historian, james klotter, as he speaks on the history of central kentucky, and presents the rich culture of the region with his new book, bluegrass renaissance. Find out how kentucky became the center of the worlds production of the distinctive cornbased, barrelaged whiskey. Shop arcadia publishing to find the interesting history books about kentucky and its traditions.
The kentucky biographies project has retyped many of these sketches making them available online to find indexes to such biographical sketches try the following subject searches, replacing the. Catch him this thursday, october 18th, at 6pm at the filson historical society. Located inside the scott county public library, the kentucky room houses collections that are of interest to individuals conducting local history and genealogical research. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Clark chronicled kentucky history some 60 years ago. Rupps influence on the game of college basketball and on his adopted home of kentucky are both much broader than his impressive record on. The story of kentucky by cherry and stickles has a particularly nice cover. This excellent collection of essays seeks to address an important, but understudied, time priod in kentucky history during which lexington and its surrounding areas were at their zenith both culturally and economically. Clarks landmark history of kentucky over sixty years ago.
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. Discover librarianselected research resources on kentucky history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Around 1775, the first white settlers entered the land of kentucky. State librarian ethel gist cantrill, now responsible for the mass of papers in the capitol basement, contracted for removal of the papers for scrap. There is also an official program from the 140th kentucky derby. History of kentucky by charles kerr, 1922, the american historical society edition, in english. Kentucky history colleges and kentucky history schools uscs. The purpose of the collection is to provide researchers access to a variety of materials, with an emphasis on central kentucky and scott county. She is the author of two other books, including wicked lexington and a member of the american society of journalists and authors.
During the civil war, kentucky was a border state and also a slave state. Frontiersman daniel boone was one of kentuckys most prominent explorers and many. History, biology, and conservation in the bluegrass by tom kimmerer university press of kentucky. John filsons famous the discovery, settlement, and present state of kentucke 1784 was, shall we say, rather optimistic in its descriptions. From its beginnings as a rural western outpost to its status today as a unescodesignated city of crafts and folk arts. History of the kentucky department for libraries and archives. Kentucky was granted statehood in 1792, becomingthe first u.
History of kentucky explored in books by arcadia publishing. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Historical landscapes along the maysville road is a wellresearched, readable, milebymile history of one of the most. Harrison 19222011 was professor of history at western kentucky university and the author of many books on the history of the commonwealth. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Explorers and entrepreneurs, slaves and abolitionists, natives and immigrants, gangsters and reformers whether they came by buffalo trail, riverboat, or i75, they all helped define the northern kentucky we know today. Birth and death are two fundamental experiences of life that always leave a mark on those who witness them. Aug 17, 2015 how kentucky became the worlds bourbon capital. The history of shively, kentucky, from 1780 to 1998. Ky history and genealogy in books has 1,952 members. Stray book 1 18051811, stray book 2 181819, stray book 3 1820 1870 and execution book a 18011878. Local history books on kentucky arcadia publishing.
She is the author of two other books, including wicked lexington and a. Books family historygenealogy eastern kentucky university. History and genealogy of bourbon, scott, harrison and nicholas counties, kentucky. This database contains a history of bourbon, harrison, nicholas, and scott counties, located in the bluegrass region of kentucky. Combining the functions of library development with archives and records management into one agency of government did not happen without issues. Register of the kentucky historical society kentucky. Early american explorers like daniel boone guided settlers to kentucky, and the state has always had a pioneering spirit about it. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers. Along with works that celebrate the literary life of the bluegrass state, these two collections include hundreds of photographs that document the vernacular architecture and landscape. An interesting recent trend on the cultural map, it seems, located at the intersection of environmental study and local history is the popularization of identifying and appreciating big trees. These 7 famous homicides in kentucky will never be forgotten. Updated 17 april 2002 you are our 39665th visitor since counter reset 5 jan 2001. Kentucky bicentennial bookshelfseries overdrive rakuten. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including a concise history of kentucky and a new history of kentucky.
Feb 08, 2011 fiona youngbrown has been a kentucky resident for thirteen years, during which time she has developed a love of bourbon as well as an appreciation for iced tea and cornbread. Study university of kentucky history flashcards and notes. History of kentucky, volume 3 history of kentucky, william elsey connelley. Lowell harrison, professor emeritus of history at western kentucky. Topics covered in this history include geology, settlement, pioneers, schools, wars, towns and cities, churches, local governments, and other items relating to the growth, development, and progress of these areas. However, when the confederate army invaded, kentucky declared its loyalty for the union. Bourbon, harrison, nicholas, and scott counties, kentucky. The purpose of the collection is to provide researchers access to a variety of materials, with. Kentucky history books are loaded with information that details the lives of early explorers, the events of the civil war, and how the state became admitted to the union back in 1792. There were people within the state who sided with the north and others that sided with the south.
Kentucky bicentennial bookshelf has 24 entries in the series. This group is for posting books you have personally found interesting concerning kentucky history. Join state historian, james klotter, as he speaks on the history of central kentucky, and presents the rich culture of the region with his new book, bluegrass renaissance. College search is the perfect site for senior high students, parents, and a party searching for kentucky history colleges. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. If youre digging for your family roots, researching your next book or class paper or just beginning to discover kentucky history, the. Today, the culture is easy going, celebrating outdoor recreation, legendary bourbon, and a rich legacy of horse breeding and racing. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The kentucky online arts resource, a project of the speed art museum, is pleased to add the kentucky historical society to the sites growing list of museum partners koar now features several highlights from kentucky historical societys exhibition, great revivals. The history of kentucky is full of fascinating dates, events, and sites.
A collection of books about kentucky history, with emphasis on lexington, kentucky, and harlan county. Ky history and genealogy in books public group facebook. Established in 1830 and named by the famed pioneer william clark, the city of paducah thrived as a result of its position along the waterways. At the start of the war, kentucky refused to take sides and remained neutral. 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. Warren county, kentucky images of america series by.
It is not known exactly when the first humans arrived in what is now kentucky. Pages in category novels set in kentucky the following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. I created this site in the hopes that it will help researchers find available research and family books for the eastern kentucky area. Period accounts of kentucky or anywhere else cant always be taken at face value. The longer we turn a blind eye, the faster our heritage and culture will fade away.
Curated by estill curtis pennington, the exhibition brings many of khss best pieces. Produced by two of kentucky s most active and respected historians, this is the first comprehensive history of the commonwealth since thomas c. Klotter is state historian and professor of history at georgetown college. Scalf, the trail of the lonesome pine by john fox jr. The first comprehensive history of the state since the publication of thomas d. The history of shively, kentucky, from 1780 to 1998 bolin, rowena on. The prehistory and history of kentucky spans thousands of years, and has been influenced by the states diverse geography and central location. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
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