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(Printed verso reads: "Christian County Courthouse. This building was completed in 1869 with a new addition completed in 1955. Christian County, Kentucky, was named for Colonel William Christian, pioneer settler of Kentucky. He was a farmer, soldier and statesman. He was brother-in-law of Patrick Henry. Served as company commander under Braddock. Member of general State Convention of Virginia, 1775-6. He was killed in an indian skirmish April, 1786. Christian County was established Dec. 13, 1796 and Hopkinsville, 544 feet above sea level, was incorporated in 1804.")

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Language

  • English

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Publisher

  • University of Kentucky

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  • 2008ms016

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