Visit Shelby, Oldham and Henry County
And have fun doing Family Research
I have provided Links to the Counties Genealogy Site.
When I visit these Counties, I enjoy the Best Western as my Choice of Hotel.
I have provided Links to the Counties Genealogy Site.
When I visit these Counties, I enjoy the Best Western as my Choice of Hotel.
Best Time to Visit is in the Summer Time
They do have nice Recreation areas for the Family
Also have nice Resturant.
Especially Oldham County Kentucky on Main Street, Enjoy Eating a watch a train go through the Main Street.
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http://www.jeannettestakeonlife.blogspot.com/2007/08/bbq-resturant-in-oldham-county-kentucky.html
Shelby County Kentucky
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I was introduced to Shelby County by a descendent of the Davis family. I have been doing genealogy for 8 years. I spend weekends and 1 week during the Summer. The people in Shelby County are dedicated to Genealogy Its the Home of many Horse Shows as well.
Shelby County, the twelfth in order of formation, is located in north-central Kentucky. It has an area of 385 square miles. The county was formed from a portion of Jefferson County on June 23, 1792, and was named in honor of Kentucky's first governor, Isaac Shelby (1792-96, 1812-16). The county seat is SHELBYVILLE._____________________________________
The County is bordered by Henry County (north), Franklin County (east), Anderson County (southeast), Spencer County (southwest), Jefferso n County (west), Oldham County (northwest). Cities, and Communities include Shelbyville, Simpsonville The topography of Shelby County is rolling and some sections are hilly. Corn, hemp, and wheat were the primary crops before the Civil War. Shelby County was a major hemp-growing county, producing 308,200 pounds in 1870. In 1870 the county produced 239,450 pounds of tobacco and 2,626 head of mules, many of which were sold elsewhere. Tobacco, corn, hay, beef, and dairy cattle are now the principal farm products. Shelby County is well known for its alfalfa hay, grown in deep, limestone-shale-embedded soil. Farms in 1987 occupied 91 percent of the land area, and 71 percent of farmland were in cultivation. In 1987 the county ranked fifth in the state in agricultural receipts, 60 percent of which were derived from livestock and poultry.
The first settlers arrived in the Shelby County area in 1779. Squire Boone founded Painted Stone Station, located between present-day Shelbyville and Eminence. Other early settlers were Alexander Bryan, John Buckles, and Richard Cates. Squire Boone's Station was abandoned in September 1781, because of Indian attacks. In October 1788, at Tyler's Station on Tick Creek, Bland Ballard and his family were killed by Indians. Among the early settlements were Shelbyville, Pleasureville, and Simpsonville.
From September 1862 to January 1865, several Civil War skirmishes were fought in Shelby County. On August 26, 1864, a band of Confederate guerrillas, commanded by Capt. David Martin, attacked Shelbyville.
Tourism expenditures in the county totaled $2.6 million in 1988, a 14 percent increase over the previous year. Attractions include the Old Stone Inn, once a stagecoach tavern near Simpsonville, Science Hill Inn, and Claudia Sanders Dinner House, established by Col. Harlan Sanders, creator of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Thousands each June attend the Shelby County Fair and Horse Show, whose gaited event is one of the largest in the state. Lake Shelby is a one-hundred-acre fishing lake, and fishing, water-skiing, and camping are available on the 325-acre Guist Creek Lake. The birthplace of Whitney M. Young, Jr., director of the National Urban League, is in Lincoln Ridge; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The majority of the county's industry is located in Shelbyville, where twenty-seven manufacturing firms employed 2,464 in 1990. Shelby County's largest employer is Leggett and Platt, manufacturers of swivel chairs, sofa beds, and reclining chair mechanisms in Simpsonville. Also located in Simpsonville is the F .B. Purnell Sausage Company. The Bagdad Roller Mills, which produce livestock feed, are located in Bagdad.
The population of Shelby County was 18,999 in 1970;23,328 in 1980; and 24,824 in 1990. The Official County Website is located at http://www.shelbycountykentucky.com/ .
Visit Shelby County KentuckyThe first settlers arrived in the Shelby County area in 1779. Squire Boone founded Painted Stone Station, located between present-day Shelbyville and Eminence. Other early settlers were Alexander Bryan, John Buckles, and Richard Cates. Squire Boone's Station was abandoned in September 1781, because of Indian attacks. In October 1788, at Tyler's Station on Tick Creek, Bland Ballard and his family were killed by Indians. Among the early settlements were Shelbyville, Pleasureville, and Simpsonville.
From September 1862 to January 1865, several Civil War skirmishes were fought in Shelby County. On August 26, 1864, a band of Confederate guerrillas, commanded by Capt. David Martin, attacked Shelbyville.
Tourism expenditures in the county totaled $2.6 million in 1988, a 14 percent increase over the previous year. Attractions include the Old Stone Inn, once a stagecoach tavern near Simpsonville, Science Hill Inn, and Claudia Sanders Dinner House, established by Col. Harlan Sanders, creator of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Thousands each June attend the Shelby County Fair and Horse Show, whose gaited event is one of the largest in the state. Lake Shelby is a one-hundred-acre fishing lake, and fishing, water-skiing, and camping are available on the 325-acre Guist Creek Lake. The birthplace of Whitney M. Young, Jr., director of the National Urban League, is in Lincoln Ridge; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The majority of the county's industry is located in Shelbyville, where twenty-seven manufacturing firms employed 2,464 in 1990. Shelby County's largest employer is Leggett and Platt, manufacturers of swivel chairs, sofa beds, and reclining chair mechanisms in Simpsonville. Also located in Simpsonville is the F .B. Purnell Sausage Company. The Bagdad Roller Mills, which produce livestock feed, are located in Bagdad.
The population of Shelby County was 18,999 in 1970;23,328 in 1980; and 24,824 in 1990. The Official County Website is located at http://www.shelbycountykentucky.com/ .
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Oldham County Kentucky
Genealogy
http://jeannettestakeonlife.blogspot.com/2007/08/bbq-resturant-in-oldham-county-kentucky.html
Oldham County Is so beautiful and I love to Stay a week in the Summer. I stay at the Best Western in Lagrange. The Accomdations are great. This is were I spend my week when I do genealogy.
Best Western Ashbury Inn
Best Western
1005 New Moody LN
La Grange KY
502-222-5500
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The Best Western has nice rates. Also get a Gold Crown Card and save money. ______________________________________________
The Best Western has nice rates. Also get a Gold Crown Card and save money. ______________________________________________
Oldham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2007, the population was 55,935. Its county seat is La Grange[1]. The county is named for Colonel William Oldham. Oldham County was a prohibition or completely dry county until January 2005 as the result of a 2004 'moist' vote, permitting sales of alcohol in restaurants th
at seat at least 100 patrons in which 70%+ of total revenue is derived from sales of food.
Oldham County is the wealthiest county in Kentucky and 48th wealthiest county in the U.S. and ranks second highest in Kentucky for percent of college educated residences. While the causes for this are complicated, areas east of Louisville have long been popular with wealthy residents, first as summer residences eventually as year-round suburban estates and bedroom communities. Oldham County lies northeast of the best known of these areas, but is still a part of Louisville's East End and a location of choice for Louisvillians who can afford it.
This sketch is located in the Ice Cream Shop located on Main Street Oldham County kentucky Blue Ice Cream. Picture of Shop above photo by Jeannette K. Rook
at seat at least 100 patrons in which 70%+ of total revenue is derived from sales of food.Oldham County is the wealthiest county in Kentucky and 48th wealthiest county in the U.S. and ranks second highest in Kentucky for percent of college educated residences. While the causes for this are complicated, areas east of Louisville have long been popular with wealthy residents, first as summer residences eventually as year-round suburban estates and bedroom communities. Oldham County lies northeast of the best known of these areas, but is still a part of Louisville's East End and a location of choice for Louisvillians who can afford it.
This sketch is located in the Ice Cream Shop located on Main Street Oldham County kentucky Blue Ice Cream. Picture of Shop above photo by Jeannette K. Rook
So Visit Oldham County Kentucky
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Henry County Kentucky
Genealogy Site
http://kykinfolk.com/henry/
Henry County Kentucky
Genealogy Site
http://kykinfolk.com/henry/
Henry County is a beautiful County and the people are very friendly. I have been to Defoe Cemetery, Union Church Cemetery, Pleasureville Cemetery and Eminence.
I have also been to the Henry County Public Library. Genealogy is very important to the people in Henry County and they do go out of their way to help.
I have also been to the Henry County Public Library. Genealogy is very important to the people in Henry County and they do go out of their way to help.
So visit Henry County.
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Genealogy is a nice Hobby and It is also nice when a person can plan a trip. My son's love when I plan a trip especially to Shelby, Henry and Oldham County Kentucky. These trips are simple and we have the best times. So these counties are friendly and especially for families looking for inexpensive and to do some genealogy.
Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1799. As of 2000, the population is 15,060. Its county seat is New Castle[1]. the county is named for Patrick Henry. The farmer-poet Wendell Berry lives in Henry County. Since the 1990s it has become an increasingly important exurb county for the city of Louisville, especially as land prices have skyrocketed in neighboring Oldham County.
With regard to the sale of alcohol, it is classified as a moist county—a county in which alcohol sales are prohibited (a dry county), but containing a "wet" city, in this case Eminence, where package alcohol sales are allowed.[2]
With regard to the sale of alcohol, it is classified as a moist county—a county in which alcohol sales are prohibited (a dry county), but containing a "wet" city, in this case Eminence, where package alcohol sales are allowed.[2]
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