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Kentucky Highway Department installs signs for Big and Little Richland Creeks
The Kentucky Highway Department, at the request of Knox Historical Museum researcher Doug Bargo, has installed signs designating two major watersheds in Knox County, Kentucky.
The two new signs designate the "Little Richland Creek" watershed which crosses beneath US 25E at Heidrick, and the "Big Richland Creek" watershed which crosses beneath US 25E just north of Highway 229 at Bailey Switch.
Documents of interest donated by Trent Hall
Several documents of interest were donated to the museum in May 2018 by Trent Hall. This was in memory of his son, Jason Hall, 1978-2011.
Documents include the following:
Doug Bargo receives 2017 Susan Arthur Historical Preservation Award
Douglas Bargo, a key volunteer at the Knox Historical Museum, has received the annual Susan Arthur Historical Preservation Award. The award was presented by the GFWC/KFWC Barbourville Junior Woman's Study Club in October 2017 during the Daniel Boone Festival.
Highland Park Baptist Church History
Editor's Note: The following history of Highland Baptist Church, which is located in Heidrick, Kentucky, was published around 1990 in the church directory. On March 30, 2018, current pastor Jeffrey Branum provided the following updates: the new church building was built in 2001; the old church building is being used as a youth group activity center; and the church has acquired two new properties for future development.
Museum's Valentine speaks to DAR about Walker Park
Editors Note: The following article appeared in the Barbourville Mountain Advocate on March 1, 2018.
The Dr. Thomas Walker Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met on Saturday, February 10, at Union College Student Center and enjoyed a delicious buffet breakfast provided by the Union College Food Service.
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Hello, I was wondering if it would be possible to purchase Volume 3 -1991, all of the articles from that section. If so, how much and how do I complete it? Thanking you in advance.
Brenda S. Bain
Great website! I, too, was unaware of the KNOX HISTORICAL MUSEUM WEBSITE. Most of my ancestors lived in Knox County, Ky at one time. I am interested in the Arthur/Bond family ancestry. I hit a brick wall approx 15 years ago, researching my Bond family.
Catherine Flores
I live at least 3 hours away, but woud live to make the trip if I knew that the information you have is on my West family. would it be possible for someone to send me some names? thank you so much. Linda Gibson
Linda Gibson
I did not realize you had a website until I received the current issue of the Knox Countian. Susan Arthur was my aunt.
Just wanted to let you know that I found a list of postmasters on line that included my ancestor Ambrose Arthur, who served as postmaster at Flat Lick between 1848-52. List is at
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kyknox/Postmaster.html#Flat
This list includes all postmasters from Knox County.
Michael Arthur
I would love to see the resurrection of the Christmas Party that was so enjoyable. My mom, Janice Potter Trent, was very active during that time. I truly miss the mingling, the great food we all prepared, and the stories told. Please consider doing this again. Thanks!
Penny Trent-Norman
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