Kentucky Historical Markers
Kentucky Historical Markers
Greg McGaha
Take a virtual tour of Kentucky history by exploring the Kentucky Historical Markers found all over the Bluegrass state. Through short episodes, you can learn about pioneers, soldiers, presidents, heroes, hillbillys and so much more. The Civil War buff will love learning the unique history of Kentucky in the war between the states. Some of the famous names you will hear in these brief episodes are Abraham Lincoln, Jesse James, Kit Carson, Daniel Boone and Virgil Earp. The eclectic history of Kentucky is part of why I love it. I hope you will too. Thank you for listening!
Episode 75 Famous Dueling Ground
A famous duel was fought just across the Tennessee border in Simpson county, Ky. Listen to find out who was involved. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/749 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 [email protected]
May 1, 2024
5 min
Episode 74 Remember The Raisin
An outfit of Kentucky volunteers were defeated and massacred at the Battle of the River Raisin during the war of 1812. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/77 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 [email protected]
Apr 24, 2024
4 min
Episode 73 Steamboat Inventor
Did you know the inventor of the steamboat lived in Kentucky? https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/464 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email me at [email protected]
Apr 17, 2024
4 min
Episode 72 First Cabin in Kentucky
Dr. Thomas Walker built the first cabin in Kentucky years before Daniel Boone explored the area. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/653 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email- [email protected]
Apr 10, 2024
4 min
Episode 71 The Lion of White Hall
The story of Cassius Marcellus Clay, the Lion of White Hall. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/177 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774
Apr 3, 2024
6 min
Episode 70 Kingdom Come
A short podcast about the mountain valley that was the subject of a famous novel by Kentucky author, John Fox, Jr. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/232 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email us at: [email protected]
Mar 27, 2024
2 min
Episode 69 Amos Kendall
Amos Kendall was a fella who lived in Kentucky for a while. Find out more about his interesting life, https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/499 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email us at [email protected]
Mar 20, 2024
5 min
Episode 68 Chief Red Bird
The legend of the murder of Chief Red Bird in Clay County, Kentucky. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/593 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email us at: [email protected]
Mar 13, 2024
6 min
Episode 67 Farnsley-Moremen Landing
Riverside, Farnsley-Moremen Landing is a beautiful 19th century farm and riverboat landing in Jefferson County. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/193 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Email me at [email protected]
Mar 6, 2024
5 min
Episode 66 The Pawpaw Tree Incident
The Pawpaw Tree Incident was a chapter in the decades long feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys. https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/785 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552648379774 Reach out to me at [email protected]
Feb 28, 2024
4 min
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