Kentucky county formation chart kentucky department for. The kentucky historical societys collection of over 2000 maps documents kentucky s changing landscape from the mid 1700s to the present. Toward that end, we have a wide and extensive variety of resources to help visitors at our library. Sort the table by date formed or by parent counties and check boundary changes for interesting insights.
Kentucky family histories, genealogy books, cds, maps, records. Washington county, kentucky usgenweb genealogy archive. Therefore, khs has an array of online resources for those interested in kentucky history. In florida florida camping, county map, family history, kentucky, national. Official highway map kentucky transportation cabinet. In 1776, the counties of virginia beyond the appalachian mountains became known as kentucky county. Since the 1891 constitution, only mccreary county has been legally created, in 1912. Uncover links to record collections, history, and genealogy sources to aid you find your ancestors. You can further adjust the search by zooming in and out. Washington county, named for president george washington, was originally part of kentucky county, va and then jefferson county, kentucky. To view kentucky county genealogy and history titles currently available, click. Census of pensioners for revolutionary or military services, 1841 madison county source. Gazetteer lists county information for more than 1,000 place names identified in early kentucky patents, the 1818 munsell map, and. Frontiersman daniel boone was one of kentuckys most prominent explorers and many.
Old historical state, county and city maps of kentucky. This book is a compilation of tables, charts and maps, all of which illustrate the path kentucky took from. Maps and text covering the historical boundaries, names, organization, and attachments of. The listing of resources below is by no means exhaustive, but provides a general overview of what we have. Shop arcadia publishing to find the interesting history books about kentucky and its traditions.
The only extant land entries for this time are those in land entry books of jefferson and lincoln counties, but these include some kentucky county records. Originals are kept by the county clerk of jefferson county and are entitled land entry book no. John filsons map, which was drawn in 1784, is believed to be one of the earliest kentucky maps still in existence today. Kentucky county history and genealogy books no titles. Internet archive list of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 madison county, kentucky source. Georeferenced to kentucky state plane single zone coordinate system. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Family biographies are available for viewing now for the following kentucky counties.
Lafon allen kentucky maps collection, university of louisville rare books. Despite ranking 37th in size by area, kentucky has 120 counties. Plat map books census records state county maps new titles coming soon questions answers customer quotes wholesale. Kentucky was granted statehood in 1792, becomingthe first u. Old historical state, county and city maps of kentucky map geeks. Find kentucky maps to get accurate property and parcel boundary data, aerial maps, school district maps and gis data for every county within kentucky. The prehistory and history of kentucky spans thousands of years, and has been influenced by the states diverse geography and central location. Lafon allen kentucky maps collection, university of louisville rare books lafon allen, esq. Updated 17 april 2002 you are our 39689th visitor since counter reset 5 jan 2001. Taken in context of the time it was written 1922, it provides a valuable research tool. Kentucky county creation dates and parent counties genealogy. Thousands of free family biographies and vintage county maps are.
History and information find a brief history of kentucky counties. Map of montgomery county, kentucky shows the names of some residents. A centralized database for oral history collections publicly accessible through kentucky libraries, museums and archives. It is still possible to form a new county from portions of more than one existing county. Usa 1,015,348 kentucky 38,814 kentucky histories and genealogies 1,144 estill county histories and genealogies 16. A history of the county, and genealogy of its people up to the year 1927, volume 2 johnson county, kentucky. Kentucky county map present historic county lines maps 1895 kentucky atlas historical maps of kentucky and her counties from december 31, 1776, to november 1, 1780, this area was called kentucky county, virginia. Historical maps of kentucky and her counties from december 31, 1776, to november 1, 1780, this area was called kentucky county, virginia. See the history of kentucky counties for more details. Louisville courierjournal online 18301922 american periodicals 17401940 fold3 library edition, u. Looking for free maps of kentucky for personal or educational use. Louisville is a place where waterways define our history and our maps explain how they. Washington county, kentucky genealogy research page.
Click on any of the following titles for the description of the books that are currently available. Genealogy resources search our catalog for genealogy materials. Around 1800 bce, a gradual transition began from a huntergatherer economy to agriculturalism. Census of pensioners for revolutionary or military services, 1841 washington county source. Kentucky department for libraries and archives an agency of the education and workforce development cabinet. History of kentucky explored in books by arcadia publishing. Printable kentucky maps state outline, county, cities. In 1827, washington county was split to form anderson co. Map, available online, kentucky library of congress. Geological surveys and the various railroad, river, and county surveys. History of union county, kentucky 1886 sold, no longer available. The map above is a landsat satellite image of kentucky with county boundaries superimposed.
Discover kentuckys past through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 200 years of growth. Learn about history of kentucky counties, through historical facts, extinct counties, burned county courthouses and interactive maps. Maps show transportation routes, fortifications, political boundaries, rivers, communities, schools, natural resources, topography, and property ownership. The simpson county historical society operates the simpson county history center and. Indexes to kentucky births, marriages, and deaths dvd 19111999. Pay attention where the courthouse records went to if the county was eliminated or joined with some other county. These maps also show the location of railroad lines and major waterways which were important routes of travel in early days. Search kentucky family histories through our genealogy books, maps. Kentucky state map with counties outline and location of each. Most historical maps of kentucky were published in atlases. Kentucky maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library online. Lincoln county records are at the kentucky land office in frankfort. Buy products related to county kentucky history books and see what customers say about county kentucky history books on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Learn more about state of kentucky court, tax, land and probate records the clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to.
Bullitt county kentucky genealogy records online images of wills, estates. View maps of kentucky including interactive county formations, old historical antique atlases, county d. Kentucky state map showing the outline and location of every county in ky. Printed county history and genealogy books of counties and states from across the nation. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Pages kentucky atlas of historical county boundaries project. Kentucky maps digital collections university of louisville. The washington county courthouse is located in springfield, kentucky. I created this site in the hopes that it will help researchers find available research and family books for the eastern kentucky area. History of irvine and estill county, kentucky family history library kentucky families from powell and estill counties family history library periodical source index index to 3. These instructions will show you how to find historical maps online.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. The area is in square miles and the density is people per square mile. A larger map of the kentucky county boundaries is available. Our countybycounty listing of kentucky has contact information and dates vital records for historic and modernday counties.
Lincoln county, kentucky marriage indexes searchable by bride or groom. We will be continually adding a large number of books, more than 200 titles in all, so check back often. Illustrated historical atlas map of daviess county, kentucky. This is a list of the one hundred and twenty 120 counties in the state of kentucky. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Usa 1,015,348 kentucky 38,814 estill county 391 estill county histories and genealogies 16. Pages kentucky atlas of historical county boundaries. Download past editions of the official highway map. Khs works to educate and engage the public through kentucky history onsite, on the road or online. Inventory of the county archives of kentucky knox county barbourville. Learn more about historical facts of kentucky counties. Atlas of louisville and jefferson county, kentucky. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level.
These vintage kentucky maps are provided to help locate the numerous small settlements within a county and to determine the historic boundaries of a county. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section kentucky local histories. View maps of kentucky such as historical county boundaries changes, old historical atlas maps, as well as state d. Click here and draw a rectangle over the map to precisely define the search area. Louisville 1855 from appletons handbook of american travel. Bourbon county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki. These regulations have reined in the proliferation of counties in kentucky. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information.
History of estill county family history library history of irvine and estill county, kentucky genealogy gophers. Just eighteen months later, kentucky county was discontinued, and fayette, lincoln, and jefferson counties were organized from it. Books related to genealogy, kentucky history, kentucky biographies, ghost stories, cookbooks, etc. We have a more detailed satellite image of kentucky without county boundaries. Kentucky in wood history of the kentucky department for libraries and archives. Mccreary county was formed in this manner, from parts of wayne, pulaski and whitley counties. Vital statistics and historic records of north carolina, virginia and tennessee in bound volumes. Lc land ownership maps, 239 includes business directory, population table, and 4 insets. Maps and text covering the historical boundaries, names, organization, and attachments of every county, extinct county and unsuccessful county proposal from the creation of the first county through december 31, 2000.
County maps, plat maps and other map products adair county maps. History of nicholas county, kentucky 1976 sold, no longer available. Zoom in and out with the buttons or use your mouse or touchpad natively. Site map kentucky department for libraries and archives. The only extant land entries for this time are those in land entry books of jefferson and lincoln counties, but. The county map books of kentucky from marketmaps are valuable business tools that are available in several formats wall maps for your office, conference room or classroom, easytouse map books and convenient digital maps for use on your computer. Two fires, one in 1795, and the second in 1814 destroyed courthouses, though some records were saved.
Type the place name in the search box to find the exact location. Vital statistics, genealogy and history material of all southeast kentucky counties in various media. Find kentucky county maps, plat books, plat maps, property. History of shelby county, kentucky 1929 sold, no longer available. Map, available online, 1800 to 1899, kentucky library of. See an interactive outline map of kentucky historical counties at newberry library site free enter a year, refresh map, select zoom in, then click on the map to enlarge it. The kentucky historical societys collection of over 2000 maps documents kentuckys changing landscape from the mid 1700s to the present. Kentucky base map jpeg format 274k county boundaries and names. The largest city in kentucky, louisville, is a consolidated local government under krs 67c. Local history books on kentucky arcadia publishing.
Kentucky biographies by counties my genealogy hound. Aug, 2015 vintage kentucky county maps, generally from the 1860s to 1920s. The clay county genealogical and historical society exists to collect and preserve the countys genealogical and historical records and to help those who want to do research for whatever reason. Maps show transportation routes, fortifications, political boundaries, rivers, communities, schools, natural resources, topography, and. Discover kentucky s past through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 200 years of growth. Kentucky county creation dates and parent counties. Local histories are available for bourbon county, kentucky genealogy. It is not known exactly when the first humans arrived in what is now kentucky. Geographic materials secretary of state kentucky secretary of state. Interactive map of kentucky county formation history. Internet archive list of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 washington county, kentucky source.
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