Christian County Courthouse

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Stock #: 608492
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 in 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 a 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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