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1. www.familysearch.org › en › wikiKentucky County Creation Dates and Parent Counties

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   Kentucky County Creation Dates and Parent Counties. See an interactive outline map of Kentucky Historical Counties at Newberry Library site. [1] Select a year and the map will display the historical county boundaries. Click on map image for county details.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_counties_in_KentuckyList of counties in Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   Kentucky was originally a single county in Virginia, created in 1776. In 1780, Kentucky County was divided into Fayette, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties. Kentucky was admitted as a state in 1792, when it had nine counties.

   County	Fips Code	County Seat [9]	Est. [9]
   Adair County	001	Columbia	1802
   Allen County	003	Scottsville	1815
   Anderson County	005	Lawrenceburg	1827
   Ballard County	007	Wickliffe	1842

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3. kygs.org › brief-history-of-kentucky-genealogistsHow and Why the Kentucky Counties Formed - Kentucky ...

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   Kentucky has a fascinating history, even if you don’t go back any further than when the state was formed. In 1776, Virginia carved up Fincastle County and one county was called Kentucky. Soon after the end of the American Revolution, a separation movement began in Kentucky.

4. kdla.ky.gov › Kentucky-County-Formation-ChartKentucky County Formation Chart - Kentucky Department for ...

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   County: Founding Date: Founding Order: Parent County: County Seat: Jefferson County: 1780: 1 of 3 original counties: Kentucky (Virginia) Louisville: Lincoln County

5. reenactingschedule.org › the-formation-of-kentuckyThe Formation of Kentucky's Counties - reenactingschedule.org

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   In 1903, Kentucky created Beckham County, but three months later it was dissolved after a dispute from a local businessman. Kentucky’s last new county — McCreary — was created in 1912. This gave the state a total of 120 counties, more than any other state except Georgia and Texas.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_KentuckyHistory of Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   A series of county divisions of Virginia Colony west of the Appalachians resulted in Kentucke County in 1777, the District of Kentucky, and finally its admission into the Union as the 15th state on June 1, 1792.

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   Where can I find a map of Kentucky historical counties?

   • See an interactive outline map of Kentucky Historical Counties at Newberry Library site. Select a year and the map will display the historical county boundaries. Click on map image for county details. Sort the table by Date Formed or by Parent Counties and check Boundary Changes for interesting insights.

   Kentucky County Creation Dates and Parent Counties

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   When did Kentucky become a state?

   • In 1780, Kentucky County was divided into Fayette, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties. Kentucky was admitted as a state in 1792, when it had nine counties. Each county has a legislative council called the fiscal court; despite the name, it no longer has any responsibility for judicial proceedings.

   List of counties in Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   Where was Kentucky County before 1777?

   • Kentucky County, Virginia. It was Fincastle County, Virginia prior to 1777. In 1780, Kentucky County, Virginia, was divided into Fayette County, Jefferson County, and Lincoln County. Many early settlers were finding their way into these area. Boone’s Trace (or Wilderness Road) through Cumberland Gap was an easy path into Kentucky.

   How and Why the Kentucky Counties Formed

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   How many counties are in Kentucky?

   • There are 120 counties in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Despite ranking 37th in size by area, Kentucky has 120 counties, fourth among states (including Virginia's independent cities).

   List of counties in Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   Why did Kentucky create new counties?

   • The new constitution delegated great power to counties, and they became the most significant agencies of government. As Historian Steven Channing says, “Kentuckians were capable of creating – and did create – new counties at the least provocation.” There’s a much more practical reason the counties began to form.

   How and Why the Kentucky Counties Formed

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   How did Kentucky appear before the Civil War?

   • This historical map shows how Kentucky appeared before the Civil War. In 1903, Kentucky created Beckham County, but three months later it was dissolved after a dispute from a local businessman. Kentucky’s last new county — McCreary — was created in 1912.

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8. www.randymajors.org › maps1792 Historical Kentucky Counties Map – shown on Google Maps

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   Jun 9, 2024 · County boundaries in the U.S. have changed over 17,600 times since America was settled in colonial times! This historical counties tool built on Google Maps will help you make sure you’re searching in the correct county for the place and any historical date you are researching.