July 13 may not be a widely known date in Kentucky history, but it has seen its fair share of noteworthy events. Here are five interesting facts about July 13 in Kentucky history:

1. On July 13, 1855, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was incorporated. This railway played a significant role in the development of transportation and commerce throughout Kentucky and the southern United States.

2. In 1863, during the Civil War, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and his troops entered Kentucky on July 9 and on July 13 encountered Union forces at the Battle of Lebanon. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory and allowed Morgan to continue his raid into Indiana and Ohio.

3. On July 13, 1892, the private, all-male Centre College in Danville became coeducational, admitting its first female students. Centre College is now known for its top-ranked liberal arts programs and for hosting a Vice Presidential debate in 2012.

4. July 13, 1949, marked the infamous Pike County Courthouse disaster, when the roof of the courthouse collapsed during a trial, killing 31 people and injuring dozens more. This tragic event led to changes in building codes and construction standards.

5. Finally, on July 13, 1979, country music legend Loretta Lynn was presented with a plaque by the governor of Kentucky designating her as "Kentucky's First Lady of Country Music." Lynn, who grew up in a coal mining family in eastern Kentucky, went on to achieve fame with hits such as "Coal Miner's Daughter" and "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)."

While July 13 may not be a particularly well-known date in Kentucky history, it has seen a variety of significant events, from transportation and education milestones to battlefield victories and tragic disasters.