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Montgomery County Kentucky E-mail
Montgomery County Kentucky Map

 

County Introduction
Montgomery county was established in 1797 and named after Gen. Richard Montgomery (1738-1775), a Revolutionary War officer. The county seat is Mt. Sterling.



 

County Origins
Montgomery County, Kentucky was formed from Clark County after creation on 14 December 1796.


 

County Lines Redrawn
In 1799, a part of Montgomery County was used to form Floyd County.
In 1811, a part of Montgomery County was used to form Bath County.
In 1852, a part of Montgomery County was used to form Powell County.
In 1869, a part of Montgomery County was used to form Menifee County.
In 1869, a part of Montgomery County was used to form Menifee 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
Gen. John Bell Hood Home4 mi. W. of Mt. Sterling, US 60 Home of Hood family, 1835-1857. From here John Bell Hood (1831-1879) went to West Point, 1849. Resigned commission in 1861, joined Confederate Army, served with Texas Brigade throughout war. Hood wounded at Gettysburg; lost leg at Chickamauga.
Morgan's Station - 6 Miles2 mi. E. of Mt. Sterling Settled in 1789. Attacked by Indians April 1, 1793. 19 women and children captured while men worked in fields. One woman hid in spring house and gave the alarm. 12 of the prisoners were massacred.
Estill's DefeatMt. Sterling, US 60 Here on March 22, 1782, in Battle of Little Mountain, Captain James Estill and 7 of his force of 25 pioneers were killed in desperate hand-to-hand fighting with a band of 25 marauding Wyandots.
Battle of Mt. SterlingMt. Sterling, Courthouse lawn, US 60 On March 22, 1863, about 300 Confederate cavalrymen under Colonel R. S. Cluke captured this city, taking 438 prisoners, 222 wagon loads of military stores, 500 mules, and 1000 stand of arms. Confederate losses: 8 killed, 13 wounded. Union losses: 4 killed, 10 wounded.
Courthouse BurnedMt. Sterling, Courthouse lawn, US 60 Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. Dec. 2, 1863, CSA cavalry burned courthouse at Mt. Sterling to stop its use as a USA garrison. Clerk's records, in rear, saved. Circuit court records destroyed.
Battle-June 8, 1864Mt. Sterling, US 460 Early this day CSA forces under Gen. John H. Morgan on his tragic last raid attacked Union camp here under Capt. Edward Barlow. CSA took 380 prisoners and material. $59,000 taken from Farmers' Bank. Leaving a force here under Col. H. L. Giltner, Morgan moved west with 2nd Brigade. Next morning CSA driven out. Joined by Morgan, took Lexington next day. See map.
Battle-June 9, 1864Mt. Sterling, W. on US 60 CSA took Mt. Sterling on previous day. Early on 9th US forces under General S. G. Burbridge attacked CSA under Col. R. M. Martin camped on Camargo Pike. Col. H. L. Giltner brought CSA force from Levee Road, but both driven through city. CSA counterattacked, but was repulsed. Heavy loss on both sides. Morgan joined them and took Lexington next day. See map other side.
Montgomery County, 1797Mt. Sterling, Courthouse lawn, US 60 Named for General Richard Montgomery, Revolutionary War officer. Born in Ireland, 1738. An advocate of colonial freedom, he commanded continental forces in the north, capturing first British colors in war, Fort St. Johns, 1775. Killed in Quebec attack, December 31, 1775. Original county taken from Clark; included area of 2 present counties and parts of 8 others.
Civil War RobberyMain & Bank Sts., Mt. Sterling In this building is the Farmers Bank vault, which was robbed of $60,000 as "Morgan's Raiders" were on their last raid through Kentucky. Later the night of June 8, 1864, several of Morgan's men went to the house of J. O. Miller, cashier, and took the vault key from him. The money was never recovered. It was believed it went to Confederate cause. See over.
The Gaitskill MoundNorthern Bypass, KY 686 Indian Mound attributed to Adena people, who inhabited Ohio Valley ca. 800 B.C. to A.D. 700. They began cultivating simple crops, bringing about a mixed hunting and farming economy. Central to Adena life were rituals involving cremation and mound building. Engraved stone tablets found here indicate mound to be Adena. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1975.

 

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