June 1, 20179 yr I love Kentucky! Happy Birthday! And kudos to mcpapa for being the only BGPer older than our state! :thumb:
June 1, 20179 yr On December 31, 1776, the region of Virginia beyond the Appalachian Mountains was established as Kentucky County by the Virginia General Assembly. (Kentucky County was abolished on June 30, 1780, when it was divided into Fayette, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties.) On several occasions the region's residents petitioned the General Assembly and the Confederation Congress for separation from Virginia and statehood. Ten constitutional conventions were held in Danville between 1784 and 1792. On December 18, 1789, Virginia again gave its consent to Kentucky statehood. The United States Congress gave its approval on February 4, 1791. Kentucky officially became the fifteenth state in the Union on June 1, 1792. Isaac Shelby, a military veteran from Virginia, was elected its first Governor.
June 1, 20179 yr What are some of the people, places, and things about Kentucky that make it great? :wave:
June 1, 20179 yr Author What are some of the people, places, and things about Kentucky that make it great? Louisville. Why? Are there other places?
June 1, 20179 yr Author Never heard of her. Let me tell you she's a grand old broad. A little rough sometimes; might break your heart on occasion, but a real dame.
June 1, 20179 yr What are some of the people, places, and things about Kentucky that make it great? Bourbon distillers, bourbon distilleries, and bourbon.
June 1, 20179 yr Some pretty historic people/places born today. Brigham Young? Andy Grriffith? Morgan Freeman? Brian Cox? Ronnie Wood?
June 1, 20179 yr Brigham Young? Andy Grriffith? Morgan Freeman? Brian Cox? Ronnie Wood? Mairlyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood
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