The Eighth Edition

By: Perrin, Battle, & Kniffin, Orig. Pub. 1888, Reprinted 2013, 209 pages, New Index, ISBN #0-89308-140-X.

Jefferson County was created in 1780. It was one of the first 3 counties created in Kentucky of which the other two were Fayette & Lincoln. Jefferson County was created from Kentucky County, VA. which in turn was created from Fincastle County, VA. Jefferson county is located along the Ohio River in the North Central portion of the state. It is the parent count…