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5 Fun Facts About November 7 In Kentucky History
1. In 1861, Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin declared the state's neutrality in the Civil War. Despite his efforts, Kentucky ultimately became a battleground for both Union and Confederate forces. 2. In 1903, Kentucky's first public library, the Louisville Free Public Library, opened its doors. Today, the library has over 1...
5 Fun Facts About November 6 In Kentucky History
1. Kentucky becomes the 15th state - On November 6, 1792, Kentucky officially became the 15th state to enter the Union. 2. Daniel Boone arrives in Kentucky - On November 6, 1769, frontiersman Daniel Boone arrived in Kentucky for the first time. He would go on to explore and settle...
5 Fun Facts About November 5 In Kentucky History
1. In 1864, during the Civil War, Confederate forces under General John Hunt Morgan attempted to invade Kentucky by crossing the Ohio River. However, they were met with resistance from Union forces and ultimately retreated back into Indiana. 2. On November 5, 1895, the Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort...
5 Fun Facts About November 4 In Kentucky History
1. The Kentucky Wildcats, a popular college basketball team based in the state, won their first game of the 1905-1906 season on November 4, 1905, defeating Georgetown College 68-6. 2. On November 4, 1930, the notorious gangster and bank robber John Dillinger was captured by law enforcement officials in Dayton,...
5 Fun Facts About November 3 In Kentucky History
1. On November 3, 1874, Kentucky Governor Preston Leslie issued a proclamation granting amnesty to members of the “Rowan County War,” a violent feud between two factions that had left over 20 people dead. The feud was named after Rowan County, Kentucky, where most of the violence took place. 2....
5 Fun Facts About November 2 In Kentucky History
1. On November 2, 1795, Kentucky became the first state to enact a law allowing limited suffrage for African American men. The law allowed any "freeman of color" who owned property and paid taxes to vote in local elections. 2. In 1906, on November 2, the city of Louisville experienced...
5 Fun Facts About November 1 In Kentucky History
1. Admission of Lovell H. Rousseau to the Kentucky Bar: On November 1, 1854, Lovell H. Rousseau was admitted to the Kentucky Bar. Rousseau went on to become a Union Army General during the Civil War and was later elected to the U.S. Congress. 2. Founding of the Kentucky Historical...
5 Fun Facts About October 31 In Kentucky History
1. Kentucky officially became a state on October 31, 1792, making it the 15th state to join the Union. 2. On October 31, 1864, Union General Stephen G. Burbridge issued General Order No. 59, which authorized his troops to arrest and exile any Confederate sympathizers in Kentucky. This order led...
5 Fun Facts About October 30 In Kentucky History
1. The Battle of Perryville occurred on October 30, 1862 during the Civil War. It was the largest battle fought in Kentucky, with over 70,000 soldiers engaged in combat. 2. On October 30, 1917, the infamous Black Patch War ended in western Kentucky. The war was a conflict between tobacco...
5 Fun Facts About October 29 In Kentucky History
1. On October 29, 1861, the Battle of Wildcat Mountain took place in Rockcastle County during the American Civil War. Union forces were able to repel Confederate troops and gain control of eastern Kentucky. 2. In 1929, the U.S. stock market crashed, which began the Great Depression. As a result,...
5 Fun Facts About October 28 In Kentucky History
1. On October 28, 1861, Confederate General Leonidas Polk led his troops in a surprise attack on Union troops at the Battle of Belmont in Mississippi County, Missouri. The battle is considered a Confederate victory, as they were able to force the Union troops to retreat. 2. On October 28,...
5 Fun Facts About October 27 In Kentucky History
1. On October 27, 1775, Kentucky's first court was held. The court was held in Harrodsburg and consisted of a panel of three judges who were appointed by Virginia's governor. This court played a significant role in developing the legal system in Kentucky. 2. On October 27, 1810, the first...