Zoom in and out with the buttons or use your mouse or touchpad natively. See the history of kentucky counties for more details. 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. These instructions will show you how to find historical maps online. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level.
History of estill county family history library history of irvine and estill county, kentucky genealogy gophers. History of union county, kentucky 1886 sold, no longer available. The listing of resources below is by no means exhaustive, but provides a general overview of what we have. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Lc land ownership maps, 239 includes business directory, population table, and 4 insets. Census of pensioners for revolutionary or military services, 1841 madison county source. History of nicholas county, kentucky 1976 sold, no longer available. Historical maps of kentucky and her counties from december 31, 1776, to november 1, 1780, this area was called kentucky county, virginia. Kentuckys 10 largest cities are louisville, lexingtonfayette, bowling green, owensboro, covington, hopkinsville, richmond, florence, georgetown and henderson. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Old historical state, county and city maps of kentucky. Illustrated historical atlas map of daviess county, kentucky. The area is in square miles and the density is people per square mile.
Khs works to educate and engage the public through kentucky history onsite, on the road or online. Map, available online, kentucky library of congress. The only extant land entries for this time are those in land entry books of jefferson and lincoln counties, but. Download past editions of the official highway map. Originals are kept by the county clerk of jefferson county and are entitled land entry book no. Genealogy resources search our catalog for genealogy materials. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Maps show transportation routes, fortifications, political boundaries, rivers, communities, schools, natural resources, topography, and property ownership. Maps show transportation routes, fortifications, political boundaries, rivers, communities, schools, natural resources, topography, and. This is a list of the one hundred and twenty 120 counties in the state of kentucky. Kentucky county formation chart kentucky department for. Kentucky county creation dates and parent counties genealogy. History of kentucky explored in books by arcadia publishing. We will be continually adding a large number of books, more than 200 titles in all, so check back often.
In 1776, the counties of virginia beyond the appalachian mountains became known as kentucky county. 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. These regulations have reined in the proliferation of counties in kentucky. Washington county, kentucky usgenweb genealogy archive. The kentucky historical societys collection of over 2000 maps documents kentucky s changing landscape from the mid 1700s to the present. Aug, 2015 vintage kentucky county maps, generally from the 1860s to 1920s. Bourbon county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki.
Mccreary county was formed in this manner, from parts of wayne, pulaski and whitley counties. It is still possible to form a new county from portions of more than one existing county. Kentucky base map jpeg format 274k county boundaries and names. Find kentucky maps to get accurate property and parcel boundary data, aerial maps, school district maps and gis data for every county within kentucky. Updated 17 april 2002 you are our 39689th visitor since counter reset 5 jan 2001. Map of montgomery county, kentucky shows the names of some residents. Interactive map of kentucky county formation history. Lafon allen kentucky maps collection, university of louisville rare books.
These maps also show the location of railroad lines and major waterways which were important routes of travel in early days. Census of pensioners for revolutionary or military services, 1841 washington county source. Find kentucky county maps, plat books, plat maps, property. View maps of kentucky including interactive county formations, old historical antique atlases, county d. Books related to genealogy, kentucky history, kentucky biographies, ghost stories, cookbooks, etc. A history of the county, and genealogy of its people up to the year 1927, carl mitchel hall. Discover kentucky s past through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 200 years of growth. Thousands of free family biographies and vintage county maps are. The kentucky historical societys collection of over 2000 maps documents kentuckys changing landscape from the mid 1700s to the present. Kentucky county history and genealogy books no titles. Kentucky state map showing the outline and location of every county in ky. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price.
Printable kentucky maps state outline, county, cities. The simpson county historical society operates the simpson county history center and. 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 about history of kentucky counties, through historical facts, extinct counties, burned county courthouses and interactive maps. Kentucky maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library online. Despite ranking 37th in size by area, kentucky has 120 counties. Kentucky county creation dates and parent counties. A larger map of the kentucky county boundaries is available. Local histories are available for bourbon county, kentucky genealogy. In florida florida camping, county map, family history, kentucky, national.
Toward that end, we have a wide and extensive variety of resources to help visitors at our library. Kentucky was granted statehood in 1792, becomingthe first u. This book is a compilation of tables, charts and maps, all of which illustrate the path kentucky took from. A history of the county, and genealogy of its people up to the year 1927, volume 2 johnson county, kentucky. Atlas of louisville and jefferson county, kentucky. The largest city in kentucky, louisville, is a consolidated local government under krs 67c. Two fires, one in 1795, and the second in 1814 destroyed courthouses, though some records were saved. History and information find a brief history of kentucky counties. Map, available online, 1800 to 1899, kentucky library of. Pages kentucky atlas of historical county boundaries. A centralized database for oral history collections publicly accessible through kentucky libraries, museums and archives.
Therefore, khs has an array of online resources for those interested in kentucky history. History of shelby county, kentucky 1929 sold, no longer available. Pages kentucky atlas of historical county boundaries project. Taken in context of the time it was written 1922, it provides a valuable research tool. 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. Internet archive list of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 washington county, kentucky source. Vital statistics and historic records of north carolina, virginia and tennessee in bound volumes. The map above is a landsat satellite image of kentucky with county boundaries superimposed. Local history books on kentucky arcadia publishing. Shop arcadia publishing to find the interesting history books about kentucky and its traditions. Plat map books census records state county maps new titles coming soon questions answers customer quotes wholesale.
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. Printed county history and genealogy books of counties and states from across the nation. Washington county, named for president george washington, was originally part of kentucky county, va and then jefferson county, kentucky. Louisville courierjournal online 18301922 american periodicals 17401940 fold3 library edition, u. Kentucky family histories, genealogy books, cds, maps, records. Geographic materials secretary of state kentucky secretary of state. Sort the table by date formed or by parent counties and check boundary changes for interesting insights. Discover kentuckys past through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 200 years of growth. Gazetteer lists county information for more than 1,000 place names identified in early kentucky patents, the 1818 munsell map, and. 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. Around 1800 bce, a gradual transition began from a huntergatherer economy to agriculturalism. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. Usa 1,015,348 kentucky 38,814 kentucky histories and genealogies 1,144 estill county histories and genealogies 16. Site map kentucky department for libraries and archives.
For more information about local histories see the wiki page section kentucky local histories. It is not known exactly when the first humans arrived in what is now kentucky. Search kentucky family histories through our genealogy books, maps. You can further adjust the search by zooming in and out. Kentucky state map with counties outline and location of each. 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. Official highway map kentucky transportation cabinet. To view kentucky county genealogy and history titles currently available, click.
John filsons map, which was drawn in 1784, is believed to be one of the earliest kentucky maps still in existence today. Our countybycounty listing of kentucky has contact information and dates vital records for historic and modernday counties. View maps of kentucky such as historical county boundaries changes, old historical atlas maps, as well as state d. Pay attention where the courthouse records went to if the county was eliminated or joined with some other county. Kentucky maps digital collections university of louisville. Old historical state, county and city maps of kentucky map geeks. To view the biographies available for a county, click on the county name in the list below. Bullitt county kentucky genealogy records online images of wills, estates. Kentucky in wood history of the kentucky department for libraries and archives. Inventory of the county archives of kentucky knox county barbourville. Click on any of the following titles for the description of the books that are currently available.
The washington county courthouse is located in springfield, kentucky. Click here and draw a rectangle over the map to precisely define the search area. In 1827, washington county was split to form anderson co. Geological surveys and the various railroad, river, and county surveys. Learn more about historical facts of kentucky counties. 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. Internet archive list of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 madison county, kentucky source. 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. Louisville 1855 from appletons handbook of american travel. Just eighteen months later, kentucky county was discontinued, and fayette, lincoln, and jefferson counties were organized from it. Lincoln county records are at the kentucky land office in frankfort. Indexes to kentucky births, marriages, and deaths dvd 19111999. Family biographies are available for viewing now for the following kentucky counties.
Most historical maps of kentucky were published in atlases. Since the 1891 constitution, only mccreary county has been legally created, in 1912. Lafon allen kentucky maps collection, university of louisville rare books lafon allen, esq. 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. I created this site in the hopes that it will help researchers find available research and family books for the eastern kentucky area. Kentucky biographies by counties my genealogy hound. Usa 1,015,348 kentucky 38,814 estill county 391 estill county histories and genealogies 16. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Maps and text covering the historical boundaries, names, organization, and attachments of. The prehistory and history of kentucky spans thousands of years, and has been influenced by the states diverse geography and central location.
Uncover links to record collections, history, and genealogy sources to aid you find your ancestors. We have a more detailed satellite image of kentucky without county boundaries. Louisville is a place where waterways define our history and our maps explain how they. Type the place name in the search box to find the exact location. County maps, plat maps and other map products adair county maps. Frontiersman daniel boone was one of kentuckys most prominent explorers and many.
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