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Jackson County Kentucky E-mail
Jackson County Kentucky Map

 

County Introduction
Jackson county was established in 1858 and named after Gen. Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), a military hero and President of the United States. The county seat is McKee.



 

County Origins
Jackson County, Kentucky was formed from Clay County, Estill County, Laurel County, Madison County, Owsley County, and Rockcastle 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
Warrior's PathGray Hawk, US 421 Along War Fork Creek, two miles east, coursed a primeval trail between the Shawnees of Ohio and Cherokees of east Tennessee. The Indians called it Athiamiowee, Path of the Armed Ones. On English map, 1755. Path was followed by Gabriel Arthur, when released by Indians, 1674; Thomas Walker, 1750; Christopher Gist, 1751; Daniel Boone and John Finley, 1769.
County Named, 1858McKee, Courthouse lawn, US 421 For Andrew Jackson, the 7th US President, 1829-37, first to be elected from west of Appalachians. First Representative in Congress from Tenn., 1796-97. In US Senate twice, 1797 and 1823. Victorious commander at New Orleans, 1815. County formed from small parts of Madison, Estill, Owsley, Clay, Laurel and Rockcastle, every adjoining county, except Lee.

 

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