National Register Listings in
Pulaski County, Kentucky

Battle of Dutton's Hill Monument Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas (Boundary Increase) Beatty-Newell House Boland House Buck-Mercer House Burnside Historic District Burnside Lodge Burnside Methodist Church Confederate Mass Grave Monument in Somerset Crawford House Crawford, A. Jackson, Building Dabney Post Office Evans House Fox, William, House Gover-Hardin House Harvey's Hill Historic District Hotel Beecher James-Hansford House James-Owens House Mill Springs National Cemetery Morrow House North Main Street Historic District Parker House Payne House Payne Mill Perkins, Dr. John Milton, House Robinson Mill Scott, Dill, House Smith House Smith, Beecher, House Somerset Armory Somerset City School and Carnegie Library Somerset Downtown Commercial District South Courthouse Square Historic District US Post Office-Bronston Waddle-Prather House West Columbia Street District Withers House Zollicoffer, Gen. Felix K., Monument
The famous African-American author and poet, Langston Hughes, spent much of his childhood in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky random facts
Pulaski County, Kentucky is a county located in the southeastern part of the state. It was established on December 10, 1798, and named after Casimir Pulaski, a Polish hero of the American Revolution. The area that is now Pulaski County was originally home to Native American tribes, including the Cherokee and Shawnee.

In the early 19th century, settlers began to move into the area, attracted by the rich natural resources and fertile land. The arrival of the railroad in the 1860s brought further growth and development to the county, as it facilitated transportation of goods and people. Agriculture played a major role in the county's economy, with tobacco, corn, and wheat being the primary crops.

During the American Civil War, Pulaski County was divided in its loyalties, with some residents supporting the Union and others the Confederacy. The county experienced several skirmishes and raids, including the Battle of Mill Springs in 1862, which was a Union victory and helped secure control over eastern Kentucky.

In the 20th century, Pulaski County experienced significant industrial growth and economic diversification. The construction of Lake Cumberland in the 1950s provided opportunities for recreation and tourism, as well as hydroelectric power generation. Today, the county is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreational activities, and vibrant communities.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Pulaski County, Kentucky.

  • Pulaski County, KY was formed on December 10, 1798.
  • In 1800, the county's first courthouse was built in a small town called Mill Springs.
  • The county saw significant growth in the mid-1800s with the arrival of the railroad in 1869.
  • In 1927, the Wolf Creek Dam was completed, creating Lake Cumberland and becoming a major attraction for tourism in the area.
  • During the 20th century, Pulaski County experienced several devastating floods, including the catastrophic flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in 2017.
  • Pulaski County remains an important agricultural and manufacturing center in Kentucky.