Christian County, located in southwestern Kentucky, USA, has a rich historical heritage that reflects the development of the region from the time of early settlers to the present. Founding and naming of the county Christian County was founded on December 13, 1796. Its name comes from Colonel William Christian, a veteran of the American War […]
Christian County, founded in 1797, is named in honor of Colonel William Christian, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War who played an important role in Kentucky’s early history. Colonel Christian settled near Louisville in 1785, but the following year he was killed in a battle with Native Americans in what is now Indiana. His […]
