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CHRISTIAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
This building was completed in 1869 with a new addi-
tion completed 1955. Christian County, Kentucky, was
named for Colonel William Christian, pioneer settler of
Kentucky. He was a farmer, soldier and statesman. He
was brother-in-law of Patrick Henry. He served as Com-
pany Commander under Braddock. Colonel Christian
served as member of General State Convention of Vir-
ginia, 1775-6. He was killed in an Indian skirmish in
April of 1786. Christian County was established Dec.
13th, 1796 and Hopkinsville, 544 feet above sea level,
was incorporated in 1804.
Color by Steve Caldwell
Pub. by Thompson's Community Service, 1220 Chickasaw, Paris, Tenn.
S-75211-1
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