Christian County Courthouse

Original Price: $14.95
Sale Price: $9.95
  

Stock #: 602389
Type: Postcard
Era: Chrome
City: Hopkinsville
State: Kentucky (KY)
County: Christian
Publisher: Thompson's Community Service
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
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This building was completed in 1869 with a new addition completed 1955. Christian County, Kentucky, was named for Colonel William Christian, pioneer settler of Kentucky. he was a farmer, soldier and statesman. he was brother-in-law of Patrick Henry. He served as Company Commander under Braddock. Colonel Christian served as member of General State Convention of Virginia, 1775-6. He was killed in an indian skirmish in April of 1786. Christian County was established Dec. 13th, 1796 and Hopkinsville. 544 feet above sea level was incorporated in 1804.

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