Kentucky Archives - Page 10 of 10 - History in Your Own Backyard

The Petersburg Distillery began operation in 1817 as the Petersburg Steam Mill Company until 1833 when it was transformed into a distillery. This eventually became the larges…[View More]

Rabbit Hash General Store

The Rabbit Has General Store was built in 1831 as a repository for local farmers. Eventually the building was turned into a general store. The store was destroyed by fire …[View More]

Boone County Fairgrounds

The Boone County Fair Grounds began operation in 1932 with many of the current buildings constructed in 1942.

Old Burlington Cemetery

The Old Burlington Cemetery was established in 1819 and is the final resting place for many local residents including soldiers from the Civil War, Revolutionary War and the …[View More]

1880 Center of Population Marker

In 1880 the geographic center population of the United States was in Boone County, Kentucky. At that time, there were over 49 million people in the country.

Old Boone County Clerk’s Office

Built in 1853 the Boone County Clerk’s office has been moved twice since it’s original location and was once used as a bank building.

L.C. Norman House

The L. C. Norman house was built in 1860 and at one time was used as an attorney’s office one end and a residence on the other end.

Anderson Ferry

The Anderson Ferry began operation in 1817 and has been in constant operation since.

Big Bone Methodist Church

The Big Bone Methodist Church was built in 1888 by the Masons.

Gaines House

The Gaines House in Walton, Kentucky was built in 1814 by Abner Gaines. The home was used as a tavern and stage coach stop.

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