The United Believers, or Shakers, came from New York in 1805 arriving in South Union, Logan County, Ky., where they established a neat and attractive conservative religious community. Through their farming and livestock, the communal Shakers became completely self-supporting. Often despised by the neighboring commuity beause of their successful economy, they always conducted themselves with dignity and honor. From a population peak of 349 in 1827, the life of the colony drew to a close in the first decades of the 20th century. The Shaker lifestyle, arts and crafts are preserved today in an authentic village on the original site, now called Shakertown, Pleasant HIll, Ky.
From the description of Shakertown Hotel register, 1821-1951 1922-1951. (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 16015024
