The most breckenridge families were found in the usa in 1880. Breckinridge county is a county located in the commonwealth of kentucky. Breckenridge history, a ski town with a historic past. Breckenridge county kentucky pictorial history hardback. Breckinridge county, kentucky simple english wikipedia, the. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Kentucky births index, 19111999 breckinridge county, kentucky source. Camp breckinridge beginning in july 1942, the former camp breckinridge served as a troop training facility with a capacity for 30,000 troops and included several small arms, hand grenade, and mortar ranges in morganfield, kentucky. The breckinridge county archives, formed in 1984, was the first statefunded archival repository in the history of the united states and is known across the nation as an excellent resource for genealogical and. Breckenridge history gold was discovered along the blue river at breckenridge in 1859, one of colorados earliest discoveries. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Breckinridge county, the thirtyninth in the state, is one of those bordering on the ohio river. The opening is one of the most important landmark events in breck history, as the resort adds over 540. The society was created in 1984 and currently has approximately 125 members. Kentucky genealogy books for the counties of adair, allen. Breckinridge county historical society home facebook. It has a format of thirteen chapters with approximately 1400 photographs with captions as well as indexing. Just two years later, as the civil war loomed, prounion citizens renamed the town breckenridge. Breckenridge, colorado official guide to breckenridge. One of the beautiful things that sets breckenridge apart from other ski resort towns is its gripping blend of old and new. Today, downtown breckenridge boasts one of colorados largest historical districts with approximately 250 buildings listed in the national register of historic places.
The idea was to provide a single entry point for all counties in kentucky, where collected databases would be stored. John breckinridge, the first of that illustrious family in kentucky. Breckinridge county kentucky history and biographies. A total of nine editions or book volumes were published of the history of kentucky, each. The continental breakfast was plentiful and a variety of breakfast foods was available. The breckinridge county historical society was founded january 7, 1984. Madeline madge mcdowell breckinridge may 20, 1872 november 25, 1920 was an american leader of the womens suffrage movement in kentucky. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Klotter, the state historian of kentucky and professor of history at georgetown college, is the author, coauthor, or editor of many books, including history mysteries, kentucky. This is a good activity for nonskiersnonhikers or those taking a day off from hiking or skiing.
Breckinridge county, kentucky simple english wikipedia. Breckenridge county, kentucky history and biographies. Breckinridge rose to prominence during one of the most turbulent times in our nations history. Breckinridge county was formed from hardin county after it was created by the legislature on dec 1799. In 1840 there were 21 breckenridge families living in kentucky. Free e book programs we have access to kentucky libraries unbound, which is an e book, audiobook, video and music collection that is free for library patrons. It is enclosed in a beautifully bound, full color, hard cover backing. This was about 40% of all the recorded breckenridges in the usa.
Contents kentucky ancestors genealogical quarterly of the kentucky historical society listed below are the contents of kentucky ancestors from the first issue in 1965 to the current issue in a searchable pdf format. Mary breckinridge biography, frontier nursing service. The book presents the story of a kentucky hero whose life and legacy give insight into our nations rich history. I especially enjoyed the shuttle service provided by. Microfilmed records can be found online at kentucky, probate records, 17921977 for caldwell, henry, hickman, russell and trimble counties. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Directions to the archives located in the basement of the courthouse in hardinsburg, kentucky, the breckinridge county archives is about one hour driving time west of louisville, and about one hour driving time west of. Clark chronicled kentucky history some 60 years ago. The breckinridge county pictorial history book is a 208 page, 8 12 x 11 coffee table size book. History of kentucky william elsey connelley, ellis merton. The county was named for john breckinridge 17601806, a kentucky attorney general, state legislator, united states senator, and united states attorney general. Probate records are held by the breckinridge county, kentucky genealogy clerk of court and are housed at the breckinridge county, kentucky genealogy courthouse. Breckinridge and the battle for a new south topics in kentucky history. History and legend of breckinridge county, kentucky thompson, bill on.
The breckinridge county archives, formed in 1984, was the first statefunded archival repository in the history of the united states and is known across the nation as an excellent resource for genealogical and historical research. Breckinridge county high school won the 1965 and 1995 kentucky high school athletic associations boys basketball tournaments. Keep up with us go ahead and subscribe to receive 12 emails per month. Im karen schafer, and im the breckinridge county archivist.
Through this email you can print, edit or cancel your reservation. History of kentucky explored in books by arcadia publishing. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations. In their book, a new history of kentucky, lowell h. Taken in context of the time it was written 1922, it provides a valuable research tool. History and legend of breckinridge county, kentucky hardcover 1976 by bill thompson author. Mary breckinridge, american nursemidwife whose establishment of neonatal and childhood medical care systems in the united states dramatically reduced mortality rates of mothers and infants. It was the 38th kentucky county in order of formation. Klotter, state that breckinridge was the most influential woman in the state. Breckinridge county historical society, hardinsburg, kentucky. Breckinridge county, kentucky history and biographies 73 pages, 8. You can enjoy a relaxing weekend stay for yourself or family, celebrate a wedding reception, or schedule a get away retreat for business. Camp breckinridge, kentucky wwii prisoner of war camp ekmhs. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page.
If you do not receive it in the next 23 minutes, please check your spam folder. The opening is one of the most important landmark events in breck history, as the resort adds over 540 acres to its famous landscape via the peak 6 expansion. She was named one of the kentucky women remembered in 1996 and her portrait is permanently displayed at the state capitol. Breckenridge history, a ski town with a historic past 360. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. We believe that a knowledge of the history of breckinridge county helps us to appreciate our heritage, encourages us to carry out. Morganfield is a home ruleclass city in union county, kentucky, in the united states. The purpose of the society is to involve those people in our community and region who are interested in the history of breckinridge county. History and legend of breckinridge county, kentucky book. Allen, barren, breckenridge, edmonson, grayson, hardin, hart, larue, meade, metcalfe, monroe, simpson, and warren counties, kentucky 543 pages of history and genealogy for counties in central kentucky including 1192 family biographies. Information about the district is available at the summit historical society which conducts walking tours. The historic district is about 12 square blocks and there are 171 buildings with points of historic interest. About us upon arrival to breckinridge inn, you get a sense of the genteel history and southern charm that make up your home away from home. It was formed in the year 1799 from a part of hardin county, and named for hon.
Breckenridge county courthouse courthouse square po box 538 hardinsburg, ky 40143. Widely respected, even by his enemies, for his dedica. Get local advice on events and activities, search for lodging, book vacation packages and so much more. History of camp breckinridge, kentucky unknown binding january 1, 1987 by peyton heady author. She married desha breckinridge, editor of the lexington herald, which advocated womens rights, and she lived to see the women of kentucky vote for the first time in the presidential election of 1920. In march and april, 1996, a group of genealogists organized the kentucky comprehensive genealogy database. Kentucky had the highest population of breckenridge families in 1840. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. As you might imagine, i love history and genealogy, so its always been a pleasure to assist patrons who are researching their families or the history of breckinridge county. Breckinridge county kentucky history and biographies lewis collins and w. Preeminent kentucky reformer and womens rights advocate madeline mcdowell.
We have a cuttingedge arts scene, fantastic shopping and dining and plush spas and lodgingall nudged up against preserved historic buildings and an active riverside recreation path set off by postcard mountain views. In 1858 the town of breckenridge was provided for legally as the county seat of buchanan county changed to stephens county in 1861. Breckinridge, descendant of a distinguished family that included a u. A privately compiled and published enumeration of tax payers appearing in the 79 manuscript volumes extant of tax lists of the 42 counties of kentucky in existence in 1800 1954. This volume of the history and biographical sketches of the county are taken from two sources, history of kentucky by lewis collins in 1882 and kentucky. This book preserves the legacy on a great many individuals who otherwise would have faded into obscurity. Return to breckinridge county, ky books return to homepage. This is my mother and father in law the day he was leaving to go to war.
Mary breckinridge was the nations foremost pioneer in the development of american midwifery and the provision of care to the nations rural areas as founder of the frontier nursing service. About breckinridge inn breckinridge inn louisville, hotel. Betty breckenridge passed away on april 17, 2020 at the age of 74 in louisville, kentucky. Particularly interesting is the biography of byron mcclelland of lexington. In 1925 she founded the frontier nursing service in kentucky. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Produced by two of kentuckys most active and respected historians, this is the first comprehensive history of the commonwealth since thomas c. Basic training history 506th airborne infantry regiment camp breckinridge, ky 19481949 19501953. Klotter, the state historian of kentucky and professor of history at. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. This book was originally published in 1887 as the history of kentucky, edition 3 by f. History lovers, those interested in architecture, people who want to know more about how breckenridge came to be, couples, singles, groups.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the breckenridge surname lived. A copy of your reservation will be emailed to you shortly. Explore the award winning official guide to breckenridge, colorado. The buchanan trading post and picketville were sites occupied prior to the establishment of the town of breckenridge in 1876. It was named for john breckinridge 17601806, kentucky attorney general, legislator, u. As you might imagine, i love history and genealogy, so its always been a. Breckinridge county, kentucky a part of the kygenweb. The history of breckenridge in 1858 the town of breckenridge was provided for legally as the county seat of buchanan county changed to stephens county in 1861.
Breckinridge county was established by an act of the kentucky general assembly on december 9, 1799 from part of hardin county. Portrait in paradox 19001950, a new history of kentucky, kentucky. John breckinridge, the first of that illustrious family in. Law register, 1851 breckenridge county lawyers source. History and legend of breckinridge county, kentucky. Guide to breckinridge county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history. Breckinridge county, kentucky genealogy familysearch. Shop arcadia publishing to find the interesting history books about kentucky and its traditions.
Breckinridge county was named for john breckinridge 17601806, a kentucky attorney general 179397 and legislator 17971801, who later served in the u. Mary breckinridge, born in 1881 to an influential kentucky family, enjoyed a privileged childhood and education in the u. History of kentucky william elsey connelley, ellis. Madeline mcdowell breckinridge and the battle for a new south.
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