Clark County, Kentucky
Antioch Christian Church
Boot Hill Farm
Brock House
Brown-Proctoria Hotel
Bush, Capt. Robert V., House
Bush, Jonathan, House
Bush, V.W., Warehouse
Bush-Dykes, W., House
Bybee House
Calmes, Henry W., House
Chiles, Tarleton, House
Civil War Fort at Boonesboro
Clark County Courthouse
Clark, Gov. James A., Mansion
Clinkenbeard, William, House
Colby Tavern
Corinth Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Couchman House
Cullom, Frances, Jr., House
Elkin House
Eubank, Achilles, House
Fishback, Jesse, House
Gibbs, John, House
Gist, David, House
Goff, Strauder, House
Goshen Primitive Baptist Church
Haggard, Nathaniel, House
Hampton, Jesse, House
Hart, Gen. Thomas, House
Hickman, William, House
Hodgkins House
Holliday, Dailey-Milton, House
Hollywood Springs
Hood-Tucker House
Lampton House
Lewis, Alpheus, House
Martin, Maj. John, House
Oliver School
Owen-Gay Farm
Parrish Place
Pendleton, Col. Edmund, House
Preston, Maj. Walter, House
Providence Baptist Church
Pruett, W., House
Quisenberry, J., House
Quisenberry, Joel, House
Redmond House
Scobee, Robert, House
South Park Neighborhood
Springhill
Stipp House
Taylor, William, House
Tebbs, Stanley F., House
Thomson Neighborhood District
Upper Reaches of Boone Creek Rural Historic District
Van Meter Distillery
Victory Heights Elementary School
Vinewood
Wade Farmstead
Winchester Downtown Commercial District
Woodford-Fishback-Venable Farm
Wright-Evans House
Allen Tate (1899-1978)
Boone's Station
Boone-Callaway Girls Kidnapping
Canewood - 1-1/4 miles
Capt. John Strode
Captain Isaac Cunningham, 1778-1842
Captain John Holder
Caveland
Clark County Courthouse
Clark County Hemp
Colbyville Tavern
Colonel William Sudduth
County Named, 1793
Daniel Boone's Settlement / Scholl's Station-Schollsville
Daniel Boone, Surveyor / Bush Settlement
East Broadway Cemetery
East KY. Power Cooperative
Governor James Clark
Hanson Home Site
Homer C. Ledford
Indian Old Fields
John Jacob Niles
Jones Nursery/Nursery Place
Lulbegrud Creek
"Morgan's Men" Here
Old Providence Church
Rare 1860 Tombstones
Roy Stuart Cluke
Salt Spring Trace
Sculptor's Birthplace
Spring Hill
The fertile land along the Kentucky River attracted many pioneers and adventurers, leading to the establishment of settlements in the area. Boonesborough, one of the first permanent settlements in Kentucky, was founded in 1775 and became an important trading post. Clark County was carved out of Bourbon and Fayette counties in 1792, with Winchester becoming the county seat.
Throughout the 19th century, Clark County experienced rapid growth and development. Agriculture, particularly tobacco farming, became the mainstay of the local economy. The county's strong agricultural base also fostered the growth of several manufacturing industries, including distilleries and tobacco processing plants. The construction of railroads in the mid-19th century further spurred economic growth and improved transportation.
Clark County played a significant role during the Civil War. Due to its strategic location, the county was contested territory, with both Union and Confederate forces vying for control. The Battle of Winchester in 1862 saw Union troops successfully defending the county seat against Confederate forces. The war brought destruction and turmoil to the area, but Clark County emerged from this period with its resilience intact.
In the decades that followed, Clark County continued to evolve and diversify its economy. The growth of manufacturing, healthcare, education, and tourism have all contributed to the county's development. Today, Clark County stands as a vibrant community that embraces its historical roots while embracing progress and innovation.
Brief timeline of the history of Clark County, Kentucky:
- 1785: Clark County is founded and named after Revolutionary War hero George Rogers Clark.
- 1792: Kentucky becomes the 15th state in the United States.
- 1803: Winchester, the county seat of Clark County, is officially established.
- 1812-1815: Clark County residents serve in the War of 1812.
- 1815: Daniel Boone, explorer and frontiersman, dies in Clark County.
- 1861-1865: Many Clark County residents fight for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
- 1864: General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders pass through Clark County during their famous raid.
- 1896: Winchester Opera House is built, becoming an important cultural center in the county.
- 1930s-1940s: Clark County experiences economic growth due to increased coal mining and manufacturing industries.
- 1961: Interstate 64 is completed, connecting Clark County to major cities and facilitating economic development.
- 2003: The Bluegrass Army Depot, an important military installation in the county, celebrates its 60th anniversary.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Clark County, Kentucky.