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Knox County Kentucky E-mail
Knox County Kentucky Map

 

County Introduction
Knox County was established in 1800 and named after Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), and officer in the Continental Army and the first U.S. Secretary of War. The county seat is Barbourville.



 

County Origins
Knox County, Kentucky was formed from Lincoln County. It was created on 19 Dec 1799.


 

County Lines Redrawn
In 1806, a part of Knox County was used to form Clay County.
In 1818, a part of Knox County was used to form Whitley County.
In 1819, a part of Knox County was used to form Harlan County.
In 1825, a part of Knox County was used to form Laurel County.
In 1867, a part of Knox County was used to form Bell 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
First Cabin in KentuckyBarbourville, US 25 & Knox St. [Cumberland Gap Parkway] Near here is site of first structure built April 1750 by a white man in Kentucky. Erected by Dr. Thomas Walker's party while exploring in the interest of the Loyal Land Company.
Civil War ActionsNear city limits of Barbourville, US 25-E First skirmish in eastern Ky. On Sept. 19, 1861, Zollicoffer's CSA troops approached Barbourville. Home guard obstructed bridge. CSA took another route, were repulsed twice before guards retreated. Considerable property destroyed in town. CSA Gen. Kirby Smith's hdqrs. here Aug. 18 to 25, 1862 while preparing invasion of Central Ky.
County Named, 1799Barbourville, US 25-E & KY 11 For Henry Knox, U.S. Sec. of War, 1785-96. Born Boston, 1750. Joined Continental Army, 1775. Battles of Bunker Hill, Brandywine, Yorktown, and others. Command of artillery, 1775. Commissioned Major-General, 1781. Proposed a military academy in 1779, first commandant at West Point, 1782. Organized Society of Cincinnati, 1783. Sec. of War, 1785-96. Died in Maine, 1806.
Flat Lick, Kentucky8 mi. S. of Barbourville at Flat Lick, US 25-E This area was first used as an Indian camp and later as a Long Hunters' camp. Daniel Boone was here by 1769. At this point three historic roads-Boone's Trace (to Boonesborough), Wilderness Road (to Crab Orchard) and the Warrior's Path (to mouth of Scioto River)-converge and become one road to Cumberland Gap.
James D. Black (1849-1938)North Main St. at Union National Bank, Barbourville Kentucky's 39th governor, native of Knox Co., served for seven months in 1919. As lieutenant governor, he succeeded A. O. Stanley when that official became U.S. senator. Black, a teacher and lawyer, was representative in Ky. House and superintendent of Knox Co. schools. A co-founder of Union College (1879), he named the institution Union to show community support.
Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967)Barbourville, Courthouse lawn This Ky. Governor, born in Laurel County, attended Union College. Began law practice here; among partners was Caleb Powers, accused assassin of Wm. Goebel. Sampson served as co. and dist. judge, on Ky. Court of Appeals, and as its chief justice. As gov. (1927-1931) Sampson had to face the problems of Great Depression. Later practiced law here. Buried Barbourville Cem.
Union CollegeBarbourville, 310 College St. Union College was incorporated in October 1879. The first degrees were conferred here June 8, 1893. Centennial Hall, formerly known as Classroom Building, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Also named to the Register were Speed Hall in 1982 and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Gymnasium in 1984.

 

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