County named, 1867, for George Robertson, 1790-1874.
Born in Kentucky. In Congress, 1817-21,
sponsored organization territory
of Arkansas. Ky. Legislature eight
years, six as Speaker: promoted
the common school system. Member
Ky. Court of . . . — — Map (db m136349) HM
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA
Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders
entered state June 1, 1864, took
Mount Sterling June 8, lost it on
9th, took Lexington on 10th, and
Cynthiana on 11th. USA under Gen.
S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next
day. . . . — — Map (db m136352) HM
