Breckenridge, colorado official guide to breckenridge. Through this email you can print, edit or cancel your reservation. Camp breckinridge, kentucky wwii prisoner of war camp. Breckinridge county, kentucky genealogy familysearch.
Camp breckinridge beginning in july 1942, the former camp breckinridge served as a troop training facility with a capacity for 30,000 troops and included several small arms, hand grenade, and mortar ranges in morganfield, kentucky. History and legend of breckinridge county, kentucky thompson, bill on. If you have any questions regarding your reservation, you may call us at or email. Klotter, the state historian of kentucky and professor of history at. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. Breckinridge rose to prominence during one of the most turbulent times in our nations history. In their book, a new history of kentucky, lowell h. Particularly interesting is the biography of byron mcclelland of lexington. Mary breckinridge, born in 1881 to an influential kentucky family, enjoyed a privileged childhood and education in the u.
Breckinridge county, the thirtyninth in the state, is one of those bordering on the ohio river. If you do not receive it in the next 23 minutes, please check your spam folder. In march and april, 1996, a group of genealogists organized the kentucky comprehensive genealogy database. Law register, 1851 breckenridge county lawyers source. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The book presents the story of a kentucky hero whose life and legacy give insight into our nations rich history. A total of nine editions or book volumes were published of the history of kentucky, each. One of the beautiful things that sets breckenridge apart from other ski resort towns is its gripping blend of old and new.
The most breckenridge families were found in the usa in 1880. The purpose of the society is to involve those people in our community and region who are interested in the history of breckinridge county. We believe that a knowledge of the history of breckinridge county helps us to appreciate our heritage, encourages us to carry out. History and legend of breckinridge county, kentucky. This is my mother and father in law the day he was leaving to go to war. Keep up with us go ahead and subscribe to receive 12 emails per month.
The breckinridge county archives, formed in 1984, was the first statefunded archival repository in the history of the united states and is known across the nation as an excellent resource for genealogical and historical research. Breckenridge county courthouse courthouse square po box 538 hardinsburg, ky 40143. As you might imagine, i love history and genealogy, so its always been a pleasure to assist patrons who are researching their families or the history of breckinridge county. History and legend of breckinridge county, kentucky book. Mary breckinridge was the nations foremost pioneer in the development of american midwifery and the provision of care to the nations rural areas as founder of the frontier nursing service. Breckinridge county kentucky history and biographies. Breckenridge county kentucky pictorial history hardback.
When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page. We have a cuttingedge arts scene, fantastic shopping and dining and plush spas and lodgingall nudged up against preserved historic buildings and an active riverside recreation path set off by postcard mountain views. History and legend of breckinridge county, kentucky hardcover 1976 by bill thompson author. Klotter, state that breckinridge was the most influential woman in the state. The historic district is about 12 square blocks and there are 171 buildings with points of historic interest. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations. This volume of the history and biographical sketches of the county are taken from two sources, history of kentucky by lewis collins in 1882 and kentucky.
American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Breckinridge county was established by an act of the kentucky general assembly on december 9, 1799 from part of hardin county. The breckinridge county pictorial history book is a 208 page, 8 12 x 11 coffee table size book. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Basic training history 506th airborne infantry regiment camp breckinridge, ky 19481949 19501953. Get local advice on events and activities, search for lodging, book vacation packages and so much more. The continental breakfast was plentiful and a variety of breakfast foods was available. Breckenridge history, a ski town with a historic past 360. Mary breckinridge biography, frontier nursing service.
It was formed in the year 1799 from a part of hardin county, and named for hon. History of kentucky william elsey connelley, ellis merton. The buchanan trading post and picketville were sites occupied prior to the establishment of the town of breckenridge in 1876. It has a format of thirteen chapters with approximately 1400 photographs with captions as well as indexing. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the breckenridge surname lived. Breckinridge, descendant of a distinguished family that included a u. Breckinridge county, kentucky simple english wikipedia, the. I especially enjoyed the shuttle service provided by. Breckenridge county, kentucky history and biographies. Guide to breckinridge county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history. She was named one of the kentucky women remembered in 1996 and her portrait is permanently displayed at the state capitol. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
The idea was to provide a single entry point for all counties in kentucky, where collected databases would be stored. Water had always been a major concern in breckenridge. In 1925 she founded the frontier nursing service in kentucky. Klotter, the state historian of kentucky and professor of history at georgetown college, is the author, coauthor, or editor of many books, including history mysteries, kentucky. The county was named for john breckinridge 17601806, a kentucky attorney general, state legislator, united states senator, and united states attorney general. Betty breckenridge passed away on april 17, 2020 at the age of 74 in louisville, kentucky. Taken in context of the time it was written 1922, it provides a valuable research tool.
History lovers, those interested in architecture, people who want to know more about how breckenridge came to be, couples, singles, groups. This is a good activity for nonskiersnonhikers or those taking a day off from hiking or skiing. The breckinridge county archives, formed in 1984, was the first statefunded archival repository in the history of the united states and is known across the nation as an excellent resource for genealogical and. A privately compiled and published enumeration of tax payers appearing in the 79 manuscript volumes extant of tax lists of the 42 counties of kentucky in existence in 1800 1954. You can enjoy a relaxing weekend stay for yourself or family, celebrate a wedding reception, or schedule a get away retreat for business.
Clark chronicled kentucky history some 60 years ago. Breckenridge history gold was discovered along the blue river at breckenridge in 1859, one of colorados earliest discoveries. Im karen schafer, and im the breckinridge county archivist. The breckinridge county historical society was founded january 7, 1984. Information about the district is available at the summit historical society which conducts walking tours. Explore the award winning official guide to breckenridge, colorado. Just two years later, as the civil war loomed, prounion citizens renamed the town breckenridge. Microfilmed records can be found online at kentucky, probate records, 17921977 for caldwell, henry, hickman, russell and trimble counties. About breckinridge inn breckinridge inn louisville, hotel. Widely respected, even by his enemies, for his dedica. The society was created in 1984 and currently has approximately 125 members. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Breckinridge county, kentucky simple english wikipedia. Breckinridge county historical society, hardinsburg, kentucky. Kentucky genealogy books for the counties of adair, allen. Breckinridge county was formed from hardin county after it was created by the legislature on dec 1799. Breckinridge county, kentucky history and biographies 73 pages, 8.
This was about 40% of all the recorded breckenridges in the usa. Allen, barren, breckenridge, edmonson, grayson, hardin, hart, larue, meade, metcalfe, monroe, simpson, and warren counties, kentucky 543 pages of history and genealogy for counties in central kentucky including 1192 family biographies. History of camp breckinridge, kentucky unknown binding january 1, 1987 by peyton heady author. Breckinridge county historical society home facebook. The history of breckenridge in 1858 the town of breckenridge was provided for legally as the county seat of buchanan county changed to stephens county in 1861. John breckinridge, the first of that illustrious family in. Directions to the archives located in the basement of the courthouse in hardinsburg, kentucky, the breckinridge county archives is about one hour driving time west of louisville, and about one hour driving time west of. Kentucky births index, 19111999 breckinridge county, kentucky source.
Today, downtown breckenridge boasts one of colorados largest historical districts with approximately 250 buildings listed in the national register of historic places. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. Free e book programs we have access to kentucky libraries unbound, which is an e book, audiobook, video and music collection that is free for library patrons. In 1840 there were 21 breckenridge families living in kentucky. This book was originally published in 1887 as the history of kentucky, edition 3 by f. History of kentucky william elsey connelley, ellis. Mary breckinridge, american nursemidwife whose establishment of neonatal and childhood medical care systems in the united states dramatically reduced mortality rates of mothers and infants. Madeline madge mcdowell breckinridge may 20, 1872 november 25, 1920 was an american leader of the womens suffrage movement in kentucky. The opening is one of the most important landmark events in breck history, as the resort adds over 540. The opening is one of the most important landmark events in breck history, as the resort adds over 540 acres to its famous landscape via the peak 6 expansion.
Contents kentucky ancestors genealogical quarterly of the kentucky historical society listed below are the contents of kentucky ancestors from the first issue in 1965 to the current issue in a searchable pdf format. Breckinridge county kentucky history and biographies lewis collins and w. This book preserves the legacy on a great many individuals who otherwise would have faded into obscurity. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
It was the 38th kentucky county in order of formation. The town of breckinridge note the spelling i instead of e was named after vice president john cabell breckinridge. It is enclosed in a beautifully bound, full color, hard cover backing. As you might imagine, i love history and genealogy, so its always been a. Camp breckinridge, kentucky wwii prisoner of war camp ekmhs. Breckenridge history, a ski town with a historic past. Kentucky had the highest population of breckenridge families in 1840. Morganfield is a home ruleclass city in union county, kentucky, in the united states. John breckinridge, the first of that illustrious family in kentucky. History of kentucky explored in books by arcadia publishing.
Preeminent kentucky reformer and womens rights advocate madeline mcdowell. Probate records are held by the breckinridge county, kentucky genealogy clerk of court and are housed at the breckinridge county, kentucky genealogy courthouse. She married desha breckinridge, editor of the lexington herald, which advocated womens rights, and she lived to see the women of kentucky vote for the first time in the presidential election of 1920. Produced by two of kentuckys most active and respected historians, this is the first comprehensive history of the commonwealth since thomas c. About us upon arrival to breckinridge inn, you get a sense of the genteel history and southern charm that make up your home away from home. Breckenridge opens peak 6 on christmas day, representing one of the largest and most notable ski area terrain expansions in north america in the past decade. It was named for john breckinridge 17601806, kentucky attorney general, legislator, u. Return to breckinridge county, ky books return to homepage. A copy of your reservation will be emailed to you shortly. Breckinridge county high school won the 1965 and 1995 kentucky high school athletic associations boys basketball tournaments.
Breckinridge and the battle for a new south topics in kentucky history. Portrait in paradox 19001950, a new history of kentucky, kentucky. In 1858 the town of breckenridge was provided for legally as the county seat of buchanan county changed to stephens county in 1861. Breckinridge county, kentucky a part of the kygenweb. Breckinridge county was named for john breckinridge 17601806, a kentucky attorney general 179397 and legislator 17971801, who later served in the u. Shop arcadia publishing to find the interesting history books about kentucky and its traditions. Madeline mcdowell breckinridge and the battle for a new south. Breckinridge county is a county located in the commonwealth of kentucky.