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Owsley County Kentucky
Owsley County Kentucky Map

 

County Introduction
Owsley county was established in 1843 and named after William Owsley (1782-1862), a judge in the Kentucky Court of Appeals and later a Kentucky governor. The county seat is Booneville.



 

County Origins
Owsley County, Kentucky was formed from Breathitt County, Clay County, and Estill County. It was created on 23 Jan 1843.


 

County Lines Redrawn
In 1858, a part of Owsley County was used to form Jackson County.
In 1860, a part of Owsley County was used to form Wolfe County.
In 1870, a part of Owsley County was used to form Lee County.

Roadside Historical Markers

Roadside historical markers introduce the history of each Kentucky Highlands County. These markers provide interesting facts about many important events, people and places throughout the Highlands.

Marker TitleMarker LocationMarker Information
Boone's StationBooneville, Courthouse lawn, KY 11, 30 Near this spot, Daniel Boone and party camped in 1780-1781. Camp called Boone's Station until Owsley County was organized in 1843, then named Booneville. Records in Clay County show that Boone's family owned land here until it moved to Missouri.
Civil War Actions (Booneville)Booneville, Courthouse lawn, KY 11, 30 Retreating to Ohio from Cumberland Gap, part of USA Brig. Gen. George W. Morgan's command passed by here obtaining supplies, Sept. 21, 1862. Force of 40 local citizens drove off 75 Southern partisan guerrillas, April 14, 1864. Col. C. H. Hanson and 300 USA troops pursuing Morgan's Raiders stopped here to obtain guides and information, June 17, 1864.
A Masterful RetreatBooneville, Courthouse lawn, KY 11, 30 General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began 200-mile retreat. From Manchester they moved in two columns, both seeking supplies, through here on to Proctor. Retreat from Gap to Greenup on Ohio River made in 16 days despite harassment by CSA Morgan's Raiders. Map other side.
County Named, 1843Booneville, Courthouse lawn, KY 11, 30 For Judge William Owsley, who was prominent in the Old Court-New Court Controversy, 1823. Born in Virginia, 1782. Came with parents to Lincoln County, 1783. Studied law with Judge John Boyle. State Legislature, two terms. Appointed Court of Appeals; served 15 years. State Senate, 1832-34; Secretary of State, 1834-36; Governor of Kentucky, 1844-48. Died, 1862.
Birthplace of Earle B. CombsPebworth, KY 11 Centerfielder for Yankees, 1924-35, and coach, 1936-43, Combs helped New York win 11 pennants and 9 World Series. Lifetime batting average .325. This Pebworth native (1899-1976) elected to the Ky. Athletic Hall of Fame in 1963 and to the Baseball Hall of Fame, 1970. With Louisville Colonels, 1922-23. On Board of Regents at Eastern Kentucky University, 1956-75.

 

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