Formed 1869 out of part of five joining counties; named for Richard H. Menefee, regarded as one of Kentucky's great orators. Born in Owingsville, 1808. Elected Commonwealth Attorney of 11th Judicial district, 1831; State Representative, 1836-37; . . . — — Map (db m121228) HM
Erected in 1819 by J. T. Mason.
it began operations under Robert
Crockett, ironmaster. The furnace
was a big truncated pyramid of
sandstone blocks, 35 feet high
with a 28 foot square base. Some
products: nails, “plough . . . — — Map (db m146658) HM
In April 1793, thirty-five Indians
attacked Morgan’s Station, a fort
in Montgomery County, and captured
nineteen residents. Pursued by
a group of settlers, the Indians
killed some captives at Murder
Branch in Menifee County. After
a skirmish . . . — — Map (db m146651) HM
