Scott County, Kentucky
Allenhurst
Audubon
Blackburn, Julius, House
Bradford, Alexander, House
Bradford, Fielding, House
Bradley, John W., House
Branham House
Branham, Richard, House
Briscoe, James, Quarters
Brooking, Vivion Upshaw, House
Buford-Duke House
Burgess, Joseph Fields, House
Campbell, William, House
Cantrill House
Cardome
Choctaw Indian Academy
Confederate Monument in Georgetown
Coppage, Rhodin, Spring House
Craig, Newton, House and Penitentiary Buildings Complex
Craig-Peak House
Edge Hill Farm
Elkwood
Elmwood
Emison, Ash, Quarters
First African Baptist Church and Parsonage
Flournoy, Matthew, House
Flournoy-Nutter House
Gaines, James, House
Garth School
Garth, John M., House
Georgetown College Historic Buildings
Georgetown East Main Street Residential District
Giddings Hall, Georgetown College
Griffith House
Halley Place
Henry, Matthew, House
Herndon, Dr. H. C., House
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Johnson, George W., Slave Quarters and Smokehouse
Johnson, James, Quarters
Johnson, Leonidas, House
Johnson-Pence House
Johnston-Jacobs House
Lane's Run Historic District
Leatherer-Lemon House
Lindsay, James-Trotter, William, House
Longview
Main Street Commercial District
Main Street Historic Commercial District (Boundary Increase)
McFarland House
Miller's Run Historic District
Miller, John Andrew, House
New Zion Historic District
Nuckols, Lewis, House
Osburn House
Oxford Historic District
Patterson, Joseph, Quarters
Payne, Asa, House
Payne, Gen. John, House
Payne-Desha House
Prewitt, Levi, House
Royal Spring Park
Sadieville Historic District
Sanders, Robert, House
Scott County Courthouse
Scott County Jail Complex
Showalter House
Shropshire House
Smith, Dr. William Addison, House
Smith, Nelson and Clifton Rodes, House
South Broadway Neighborhood District
St. Francis Mission at White Sulphur
Stevenson, Henry, House
Stone-Grant House
Suggett, John, House
Suggett, William, Agricultural and Industrial District
Thomsons Mill Warehouse
Ward Hall
Ward Hall (Boundary Increase)
Weisenberger Mills and Related Buildings
West Main Street Historic District
Whitaker, Charles, House
Williams, Merritt, House
Buffalo Springs
Cardome
Chambers Ave./Ed Davis School
Choctaw Indian Academy 1825-1843 - 2 Miles
Confederate Governor
Early Education in Georgetown
First Baptist Church
Galloway Pike Iron Bridge
Garth School
Gen. Basil W. Duke, C.S.A.
Georgetown Cemetery
Georgetown College
Georgetown Raided
Hemp in Scott County
Historic Stamping Ground Jail
Lindsay's Station
Marriage Place of Parents of Frank and Jesse James
Miller's Run Historic District
New Zion
Oxford Christian Church
Patriot's Stage Stop
Payne-Desha House
Remember the Raisin
Robert H. Brooks (1915-1941)
Robert Johnson and Jemima Suggett Johnson
Royal Spring
Sadieville Rosenwald School
Scott County Courthouse
Scott County Jail/Scott County Jailer's House
Scott County, 1792
St. Francis Church
Stamping Ground
Stonetown
U.S. Vice President
Ward Hall
Zion Hill / Zion Hill School
The county's first European settlers arrived in the late 1770s, primarily from Virginia and North Carolina. They established farms and plantations, cultivating tobacco and hemp as cash crops. The fertile land and favorable climate contributed to the county's economic growth and attracted more settlers over time. Scott County quickly became an influential center of agriculture and trade in the state.
During the early 19th century, the county witnessed a surge in population and development. Georgetown, the county seat, was founded in 1790 and became an important hub for commerce and education. The establishment of Georgetown College in 1829 further solidified the town's significance in the region. The 19th century also saw the rise of large-scale horse breeding and racing in the county, contributing to Scott County's reputation as the "Thoroughbred Capital of Kentucky."
The county was not spared from the impact of the Civil War. Located in a border state, Scott County experienced divisions among its residents, with some supporting the Union and others Confederate causes. The war brought destruction to the area, as troops passed through and engaged in various conflicts. Following the war, the county began to rebuild and witnessed the advent of industrialization, with tobacco factories and other manufacturing facilities becoming prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Today, Scott County remains an important agricultural and industrial center in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Its rich history is celebrated through various heritage sites and events, showcasing the county's cultural and historical significance. From its early settlement to its role in the Civil War and its present-day contributions to the state's economy, Scott County's history is a testament to the spirit of its resilient residents.
Brief timeline of the history of Scott County, Kentucky:
- 1788 - Scott County, Kentucky is formed.
- 1792 - Kentucky becomes the 15th state of the United States.
- 1833 - Georgetown, the county seat of Scott County, is incorporated.
- 1862-1865 - Scott County experiences the impact of the American Civil War.
- 1876 - The Cincinnati Southern Railway is completed, improving transportation in Scott County.
- 1890 - Georgetown College, a private liberal arts college, is established.
- 1940s - Balloon troops from Fort Knox train near Stamping Ground in Scott County during World War II.
- 2000s - Scott County experiences growth and development due to its proximity to Lexington, Kentucky.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Scott County, Kentucky.