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Breathitt County Kentucky
Breathitt County Kentucky Map

 

County Introduction
Breathitt county was established in 1839 and named after John Breathitt (1786-1834), Kentucky's eleventh governor. The county seat is Jackson.



 

County Origins
Breathitt County, Kentucky was formed from Clay County, Estill County, and Perry County.


 

County Lines Redrawn
In 1843, a part of Breathitt County was used to form Owsley County.
In 1860, a part of Breathitt County was used to form Wolfe County.
In 1870, a part of Breathitt County was used to form Lee County.
In 1884, a part of Breathitt County was used to form Knott 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
Bloody BreathittJackson, Courthouse lawn The courthouse that stood here, 1899-1963, was a landmark of Kentucky's "feudin' 'n' fightin'." Stemming from Civil War, family feuds and political disagreements, unnumbered slayings, ambushes and assassinations occurred between 1870-1920. In 11 months, 1901-02, 40 men were slain. Probably 100 Breathitt County officials were killed in that era of the past.
Quicksand-1864Quicksand, Jct. KY 15 & 1111 Part of Co. I, 14th Ky. Inf., USA attacked Confederates camped here, night of April 5, 1864. CSA loss: eight killed or wounded, three prisoners and 24 horses taken. Gen. John Hunt Morgan's CSA men, on tragic last raid into Kentucky, moved by here. After two battles at Mt. Sterling, they met defeat in Cynthiana, June 12, 1864, and retreated to Va. Map other side.
Breathitt VolunteersJackson, Courthouse lawn, KY 15, 30 During World War I, this county attained national prominence by filling its quota of service men by volunteers. No men had to be drafted from Breathitt, the only county in U.S. with this record. During war 3,912 men registered, 405 volunteered; of 324 called, 281 were inducted and 43 rejected. Kentuckians ranked among highest in nation in physical fitness.
Breathitt CountyJackson, Courthouse lawn, KY 15, 30 Formed from parts of Estill, Clay, Perry counties, 1839. Named for Gov. John Breathitt, who died in office, 1834. Breathitt born in Va., 1786. Family came to Logan County, Ky., 1800. Representative in Ky. Legis. 3 terms, Lt. Gov. 1828, Gov. 1832-1834. County seat first named Breathitt; changed in 1845 to Jackson, honoring hero of New Orleans, the 7th U.S. President.
Sam and Nola of Morris ForkAt Morris Fork Presby. Church, Morris Fork, KY 28 Samuel VanderMeer came here from New Jersey in 1923. "Uncle Sam" to generations of Ky. youngsters, he became pastor of the Morris Fork Presbyterian Church in 1927, the year he married nurse Nola Pease. Missionaries, community builders. They gave a total of 98 years of service and love to this area, until retirement in 1969. Church and Community Center, 1 mile

 

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