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Magoffin County Kentucky
Magoffin County Kentucky Map

 

County Introduction
Magoffin county was established in 1860 and named after Beriah Magoffin (1815-1885), a lawyer, judge, senator and Kentucky Governor. The county seat is Salyersville.



 

County Origins
Magoffin County, Kentucky was formed from Floyd County, Johnson County, and Morgan County. It was created on 22 Feb 1860.


 

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
First SettlementNear Salyersville city limits, KY 7 & US 460 Archibald Prater, John Williams, Ebenezer Hanna, Clayton Cook and others attempted to settle here in 1794 but were driven out by Indians. They returned in 1800 and settled Licking Station on hill in horse shoe bend of river, a good defense against Indians.
Civi War Action3 mi. S. of Royalton, KY 7 at mouth of Puncheon Cr. On mission to clear area of CSA forces, Col. Geo. W. Gallup with USA troops repulsed Confederate attack led by Lt. Colonel E. F. Clay at Paintsville April 13, 1864, and pursued enemy to this point. Union men attacked next day. Clay was mortally wounded: CSA suffered 60 casualties and 60 men, 200 horses, 400 saddles, 300 small-arms taken. USA sustained only slight losses.
County Named, 1860Salyersville, Courthouse lawn, Jct. Church & Maple Sts., US 460 For Gov. Beriah Magoffin, born 1815, Harrodsburg. Centre College, 1835; Transylvania Law School in 1838. State Senate, 1850-52. Governor of Ky., 1859. Disagreement with the legislature over enforcement of Ky. armed neutrality act caused resignation 1862, when agreement was reached on successor. In 1867-69, State Representative, Mercer Co. Died 1885, buried Harrodsburg, Ky.
Ivy Point SkirmishesNear Salyersville city limits, KY 7 & US 460 During Civil War the Union Army's 14th Ky. Inf. operated in this area to scout and protect east Ky. On Oct. 30, 1863, 160 of these troops under Lieut. Col. Orlando Brown, Jr. repulsed Confederates here and captured 50 prisoners. Another skirmish occurred Nov. 30, 1863, when Capt. Peter Everett in command of 200 Confederates led surprise attack, captured 25 men.
Reuben Patrick GraveBradley, 11/2 mi. W. of Ivyton, KY 1888 Detachment leader 14th Vol. Inf. USA force engaged largely in this area. CSA camped near Ivyton in March, 1863. On night of 20th, as posted guard slept, Patrick boldly detached gun from carriage, hid it in woods. Their only artillery, a Williams Rapid Fire Gun. CSA moved on, left carriage. Gun has been displayed many years. Patrick a Ky. legislator, 1863-67.
Wm. "Uncle Billie" AdamsSalyersville, Courthouse lawn, Old US 460, KY 40 Town founder "Uncle Billie" Adams owned extensive farm land, a hotel, gristmill, tannery and blacksmith shop. The village which grew up around his home and businesses was called Adamsville until 1860. lt was then renamed Salyersville for legislator who sponsored creation of Magoffin Co. In 1871 Adams and his wife gave land for courthouse and other public buildings. .

 

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