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Lee County Kentucky E-mail
Lee County Kentucky Map

 

County Introduction
Lee county was established in 1870. There is some confusion concerning the origin of the county name. Some believe it was named after Gen. Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) the famous Confederate General. Others believe the county was named after Gen Lighthorse Harry Lee (1756-1818), a Revolutionary War officer and Virginia Governor. The county seat is Beattyville.



 

County Origins
Lee County, Kentucky was formed from Breathitt County, Estill County, Owsley County, and Wolfe 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
A Masterful RetreatBeattyville, KY 11, 52 Gen. 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. Searching for supplies the command came this way. CSA had burned flour mill night before. Retreat from Gap to Greenup on Ohio River, made in 16 days despite harassment by CSA Morgan's Raiders. Map other side.
County Named, 1870Beattyville, Courthouse lawn, KY 11 & 52 For Gen. Robert E. Lee, 1807-70. ". . . he was fearless among men. As a soldier, he had no superior and few equal." West Point graduate, 1829. Declined command U.S. Army and resigned, 1861. Named military adviser to CSA Pres. Davis, 1861. Commander Army Northern Va., 1862. Highest ranking CSA officer, 1865. President, Washington College, now Washington and Lee Univ., 1865-70.
Kentucky River Forms HereBeattyville Bypass North and Middle Forks unite below St. Helens, then join South Fork at Beattyville to form Kentucky River, which flows 255 miles to the Ohio. Kentucky River played primary role in early commerce of Lee Co. Steamboats came to Beattyville, near head of navigation, and river traffic increased with building of locks and dams. Coal and timber were shipped to various ports.

 

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