Lexington (Ky.). Board of Trustees.

Dates:
Active 1780
Active 1815

Biographical notes:

The first cabin in Lexington was built in 1775 by a party of hunters helping William McConnell establish a claim. It was named after Lexington, Massachusetts, where the first battle of the Revolutionary War had just taken place. Not until 1779, however, did the first settlers, led by Col. Robert Patterson, arrive. They built a stockade, and in the spring of 1781 laid out Main Street. They cleared and planted land, and in 1781 elected their first Board of Trustees. The first meeting of the Trustees took place on Mar. 26, 1781.

From the description of Lexington, Ky. Board of Trustees records, 1780-1815. (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 13604705

Links to collections

Comparison

This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.

  • Added or updated
  • Deleted or outdated

Information

Permalink:
SNAC ID:

Subjects:

  • Court records
  • Public records

Occupations:

not available for this record

Places:

  • Kentucky--Lexington (as recorded)
  • Lexington (Ky.) (as recorded)