J. Proctor Knott, 1830-1911. Born this county. Missouri Legislature, 1851-1859; Att. Gen., 1859-60. Came back here, 1863. U.S. Congress six terms, became famous as statesman, satirist. Governor of Kentucky, 1883-87. In 1891 Constitutional . . . — — Map (db m99428) HM
Built for Alice Geddes Lloyd by
Caney Creek residents to educate
their children. Mrs. Lloyd worked
to educate leaders for service to
the people of this area. Friends
helped, and through Mrs. Lloyd’s
leadership, the Caney Creek
Community . . . — — Map (db m146283) HM
Carl D. Perkins was born, reared, and educated in Knott County and never called another place on Earth his home. He served as chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor for 17 years. His leadership and influence were etched into . . . — — Map (db m66930) HM
James Still's works – his novels, short stories, poetry and children's literature resonate with his affection for his chosen home, the mountains of eastern Kentucky. He used language as an artist uses paint or a musician uses notes to evoke sights . . . — — Map (db m212104) HM
Author, lecturer. Depicted life
of Kentucky mountain people with
dignity in books, serials. Born
here, 1870, by age 23 she had been
acclaimed for stories in literary
magazines. First book in 1897.
She worked and taught at Hindman
Settlement . . . — — Map (db m172045) HM
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