of Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County, Kentucky has a rich and varied history, including that of its churches, schools and the military. Our goal is to continue to add categories of interest to reflect the scope of this history.
Subcategories
Coal Mining History
This category focuses on the coal mining industry in Knox County, Kentucky.
Church Histories, Records and Photographs
This category focuses on churches and their histories in Knox County, Kentucky.
The Museum seeks copies of church histories, records and photographs. These can be scanned in at the Museum itself if donors want to keep their originals.
Military History of Knox County, Kentucky
This section of our website will focus on military history of Knox County, Kentucky, from the home front to foreign wars.
School Histories, Records and Photographs
This category focuses on schools and their histories in Knox County, Kentucky.
The Museum seeks copies of school histories, records and photographs. These can be scanned in at the Museum itself if donors want to keep their originals.
The Daniel Boone Festival
The Daniel Boone Festival is held each October, and is Barbourville, Kentucky's major celebration of the year -- bringing home many folks who've migrated elsewhere and attracting thousands of visitors. According to the Daniel Boone Festival Committee on its website Daniel Boone Festival, the festival is "the oldest continuous celebration in the state honoring the man who embodied the pioneer spirit of Kentucky." The festival was created in 1948 by Union College professor Karl Bleyl.