The Kentucky Gazette, the state's first newspaper, had two editors involved in deadly fights. Read about the paper's early ...

The City of Danville isn’t the biggest in Kentucky, and it’s certainly not the oldest. But Danville adds importance to the ...

Old Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, features a full-scale ... the first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains, was originally built in 1774 by pioneer ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown.

Travel to Old Fort Harrod in Harrodsburg, Kentucky to explore the history of James Harrod. Travel to Old Fort Harrod in Harrodsburg, Kentucky to explore the history of the fort and life of James ...