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Allen County
Allen County was first settled in 1797, at several points east
and north of Scottsville, by Jos. Ficklin, Toliver Craig, Henry
Collins, Daniel Monroe, Abram Wood, and others. The first church
organized was by the United Baptists, on January 31, 1801, four
miles northeast of Scottsville. The first justices of the peace,
and who organized the county court on April 10, 1815, at a point
four miles west of the present county seat, were Walter Thomas,
Edward Martin, David Harris, Wm. R. Jackson, John Ragland, Hugh
Brown, and Elias Pitchford; the first sheriff, Thomas Cook; the
first clerk, of both county and circuit courts, David Walker.
Barren County
There are a number of Mineral Springs in Barren, which are considered
efficacious in many diseases; but none have been as yet, much
resorted to. There is a white sulphur spring on the east fork
of Little Barren River, 16 miles east of Glasgow, the waters
from which, as they flow off, form quite a respectable branch;
and is supposed to be the largest stream of mineral water in
the Green River country. There is a well on Buck Creek, nearly
14 miles west of Glasgow, which was commenced for salt water,
but at the depth of 30 feet or more, a very large stream of medical
water was struck (sulphur, magnesia, etc.), which rises about
four feet above the surface of the earth through a large pipe,
and runs off in a branch of considerable size. This is becoming
a place of considerable resort. There are, also, several smaller
springs within a few miles of Glasgow, which are thought to be
very beneficial to invalids.
Campbell County
Bridges. - In 1815, some enthusiastic persons spoke of a bridge
across the Ohio River. The anticipation did not become reality
until 1869, when the wire suspension bridge, with two piers,
between Covington and Cincinnati was completed. The iron railroad
bridge, with seven piers, between Newport and Cincinnati was
crossed by railroad trains on April 1, 1872, but not open for
foot and vehicle travel for several months after. The wire suspension
bridge between Newport and Covington was opened in January 1854,
and the Short Line Railroad bridge, two and one-half miles above
the mouth of Licking, in 1871. A substantial wooden bridge over
the Licking River, opposite Butler Station, on the Kentucky Central
Railroad, was finished in 1872.
Fulton County
Aboriginal Village. - In the bluffs, not far from Reel Foot Lake,
are found various ancient stone implements, earthen ware utensils,
and carved images, associated with human bones; affording evidence
that this country has once been the site of some considerable
aboriginal village.
Hurricanes. - The region of Reel Foot Lake is subject to frequent
severe hurricanes, which prostrate the largest trees in their
course. There is strong reason to believe that many of them originate
here, usually taking a northeast course. One of these, which
cannot be traced further south, took place March 20, 1834, between
9 and 10 a.m., passing by Feliciana on the edge of Graves County;
and within four miles, destroying six or seven houses, and carrying
clothing a distance, some say, of 20 miles.
The First Naval Engagement in the West, during the Civil War,
took place just above the town of Hickman.
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