Cynthiana
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Established in 1793 and chartered along the South Fork of the Licking River, Cynthiana, KY, was named by founder Robert Harrison for his daughters, Cynthia and Anna
. Known as “The Maiden City,” this historic town played a key role in the Civil War, hosting two major battles in 1862 and 1864.
Driving Tour from 1939
Kentucky: A Guide to the Bluegrass State From Tour #3 (Cincinnati, Ohio) Newport Cynthiana Paris Lexington Nicholasville Lancaster Somerset (Chattanooga, Tenn.) .[US 27] Page 251 CYNTHIANA, 64.7 m. (718 alt., 4,386 pop.), lying in the outer Bluegrass region, on the…
Cynthiana Postmasters
Hopefully this is fairly correct. This is a list of postmasters from 1825 to 1967 for Cynthiana, Ky. Names and start dates. Some are listed two or more times. I wish I had an answer as to why. I’ll research…
Cynthiana
At a Glance History In December 1793, the Kentucky General Assembly formally established the town of Cynthiana on 150 acres of land owned by Robert Harrison in Bourbon County. The land, located east of the South Fork of the Licking…