Adair County, Kentucky
Encyclopedia
Adair County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Kentucky
. As of 2010, the population is 18,656. Its county seat
is Columbia, Kentucky
. The county is named for John Adair
, then Speaker of the House in Kentucky and later Governor of Kentucky
(1820 - 1824).
Adair County also has one of the few remaining American Chestnut
trees in America.
Adair County is a prohibition
or completely dry county
. It is represented in District 51 in the Kentucky House of Representatives
by the Republican
, John "Bam" Carney
of Campbellsville
, the seat of Taylor County
. Its previous representatives, all Republicans, included were Russ Mobley
, Ricky Lee Cox
, Ray H. Altman
, and Herman Rattliff
. The state senator from District 16 is David L. Williams
of Burkesville
, the President of the Kentucky Senate
. Williams's predecessor, Doug Moseley
, who served from 1974–1987, formerly resided in Adair County.
region of Kentucky and is part of western Appalachia
. According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 412.23 square miles (1,067.7 km²), of which 406.84 square miles (1,053.7 km²) (or 98.69%) is land and 5.39 square miles (14 km²) (or 1.31%) is water. Over 40% of the county's land is covered with timber.
The Green River
is the county's major waterway. The river was impounded to form Green River Lake
, the major feature of Green River Lake State Park
, which lies in Adair and Taylor
counties.
. Columbia was chosen as the county seat the following year. It was named in honor of John Adair
, later commander of Kentucky troops in the Battle of New Orleans
and the eighth Governor of Kentucky
. It was the 44th of Kentucky's 120 counties to be formed.
A gang of five men, believed to include Frank
and Jesse James
, robbed the Bank of Columbia of $600 on April 29, 1872, and killed the cashier, R.A.C. Martin.
of 2000, there were 17,244 people, 6,747 households, and 4,803 families residing in the county. The population density
was 42 /sqmi. There were 7,792 housing units at an average density of 19 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 96.00% White
, 2.55% Black
or African American
, 0.22% Native American
, 0.26% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.19% from other races
, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 6,747 households out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples
living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 10.70% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,055, and the median income for a family was $29,779. Males had a median income of $23,183 versus $17,009 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,931. About 18.20% of families and 24.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.60% of those under age 18 and 21.70% of those age 65 or over.
Lack of adequate transportation infrastructure hindered the county's prosperity well into the 20th century. The completion of the Cumberland Parkway
in 1973 significantly ameliorated this problem.
Its schools are:
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is a geographic subdivision of a state , usually assigned some governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S...
located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. As of 2010, the population is 18,656. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Columbia, Kentucky
Columbia, Kentucky
Columbia is a city in Adair County, Kentucky, United States, just above Russell Creek. The area was settled around 1802 by Daniel Trabue. The post office was opened on April 1, 1806 by John Field, who also ran a local store. The population was 4,014 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of...
. The county is named for John Adair
John Adair
John Adair was an American pioneer, soldier and statesman. He was the eighth Governor of Kentucky and represented the state in both the U.S. House and Senate. Adair enlisted in the state militia and served in the Revolutionary War, where he was held captive by the British for a period of time...
, then Speaker of the House in Kentucky and later Governor of Kentucky
Governor of Kentucky
The Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of the executive branch of government in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Fifty-six men and one woman have served as Governor of Kentucky. The governor's term is four years in length; since 1992, incumbents have been able to seek re-election once...
(1820 - 1824).
Adair County also has one of the few remaining American Chestnut
American Chestnut
The American Chestnut is a large, deciduous tree of the beech family native to eastern North America. Before the species was devastated by the chestnut blight, a fungal disease, it was one of the most important forest trees throughout its range...
trees in America.
Adair County is a prohibition
Prohibition
Prohibition of alcohol, often referred to simply as prohibition, is the practice of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, import, export, sale, and consumption of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. The term can also apply to the periods in the histories of the countries during which the...
or completely dry county
Dry county
A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. Some prohibit off-premises sale, some prohibit on-premises sale, and some prohibit both. Hundreds of dry counties exist across the United States, almost all of them in the South...
. It is represented in District 51 in the Kentucky House of Representatives
Kentucky House of Representatives
The Kentucky House of Representatives is the lower house of the Kentucky General Assembly. It is composed of 100 Representatives elected from single-member districts throughout the Commonwealth. Not more than two counties can be joined to form a House district, except when necessary to preserve...
by the Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, John "Bam" Carney
John "Bam" Carney
John Mitchel Owen Carney, known as Bam Carney is the Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from District 51 John Mitchel Owen Carney, known as Bam Carney (born September 30) is the Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from District 51 John Mitchel Owen...
of Campbellsville
Campbellsville, Kentucky
Campbellsville is a city in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. The population within city limits was 10,498 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Taylor County, and the home of Campbellsville University...
, the seat of Taylor County
Taylor County, Kentucky
Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 22,927. Its county seat is Campbellsville. The county is named for President Zachary Taylor, who served from 1849 to 1850. Taylor is a moist county...
. Its previous representatives, all Republicans, included were Russ Mobley
Russ Mobley
Russell G. Mobley, known as Russ Mobley is a Republican former member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from District 51 in the south central portion of the state....
, Ricky Lee Cox
Ricky Lee Cox
Ricky Lee Cox is a dentist in Campbellsville, Kentucky, who served two terms from 1997-2001 as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives....
, Ray H. Altman
Ray H. Altman
Ray Heistand Altman is a businessman and former Kentucky state politician. He is an insurance agency owner in Campbellsville, the seat of Taylor County in central Kentucky.-Biography:...
, and Herman Rattliff
Herman Rattliff
Herman Willard Rattliff is a retired businessman from Campbellsville, Kentucky, who served from 1968-1986 as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. He authored the Rattliff-Ward Textbook Act of 1976....
. The state senator from District 16 is David L. Williams
David L. Williams
David Lewis Williams is a lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Kentucky. A Republican, he has represented Kentucky's 16th district in the Kentucky Senate since 1987. When Republicans gained control of the state senate in 2000, Williams was chosen as President of the Senate, and he has held...
of Burkesville
Burkesville, Kentucky
Burkesville is a city in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States. Nestled among the rolling foothills of Appalachia and bordered by the Cumberland River to the south and east, it is the county seat of Cumberland County...
, the President of the Kentucky Senate
President of the Kentucky Senate
President of the Kentucky Senate is an office created by a 1992 amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky. The President of the Senate is the highest ranking officer of that body and presides over the Senate.-History of the office:...
. Williams's predecessor, Doug Moseley
Doug Moseley
Douglas Dewayne Moseley, known as Doug Moseley , is a retired United Methodist minister and author who served as a Republican member of the Kentucky State Senate from 1974 to 1986...
, who served from 1974–1987, formerly resided in Adair County.
Geography
Adair County is part of the Pennyroyal PlateauPennyroyal Plateau
The Pennyroyal Plateau, or, as it is more commonly called in Kentucky, the Pennyrile, is a large area of the state that features rolling hills, caves, and karst topography in general. It is also called the "Mississippi Plateau"....
region of Kentucky and is part of western Appalachia
Appalachia
Appalachia is a term used to describe a cultural region in the eastern United States that stretches from the Southern Tier of New York state to northern Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. While the Appalachian Mountains stretch from Belle Isle in Canada to Cheaha Mountain in the U.S...
. According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 412.23 square miles (1,067.7 km²), of which 406.84 square miles (1,053.7 km²) (or 98.69%) is land and 5.39 square miles (14 km²) (or 1.31%) is water. Over 40% of the county's land is covered with timber.
The Green River
Green River (Kentucky)
The Green River is a tributary of the Ohio River that rises in Lincoln County in south-central Kentucky. Tributaries of the Green River include the Barren River, the Nolin River, the Pond River and the Rough River...
is the county's major waterway. The river was impounded to form Green River Lake
Green River Lake
Green River Lake is a reservoir in Adair, Taylor, and Casey counties in Kentucky lying in the section of Kentucky known as the Highland Rim. The lake was formed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1969 by impounding the Green River. The dam is an 11 mile drive equidistant from the...
, the major feature of Green River Lake State Park
Green River Lake State Park
Green River Lake State Park is a park located near Campbellsville, Kentucky in Taylor County. The park itself encompasses , while Green River Lake, its major feature, covers approximately .-External links:**...
, which lies in Adair and Taylor
Taylor County, Kentucky
Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 22,927. Its county seat is Campbellsville. The county is named for President Zachary Taylor, who served from 1849 to 1850. Taylor is a moist county...
counties.
Adjacent counties
- Taylor CountyTaylor County, KentuckyTaylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 22,927. Its county seat is Campbellsville. The county is named for President Zachary Taylor, who served from 1849 to 1850. Taylor is a moist county...
north - Casey CountyCasey County, KentuckyCasey County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was formed in 1807. As of 2010, the population was 15,955. Its county seat is Liberty, Kentucky. The county is named for Colonel William Casey. It is the only Kentucky county entirely in Knobs region. Casey County is home to...
northeast - Russell CountyRussell County, KentuckyRussell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 17,565 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Jamestown. The county is named for William Russell...
east - Cumberland CountyCumberland County, KentuckyCumberland County is a county located in the state of Kentucky in the United States. It was formed in 1799. As of 2000, the population was 7,147. Its county seat is Burkesville, Kentucky...
south - Metcalfe CountyMetcalfe County, KentuckyMetcalfe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 10,037. Its county seat is Edmonton. The county is named for Thomas Metcalfe, Governor of Kentucky from 1828-32...
southwest - Green CountyGreen County, KentuckyGreen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1793. As of 2000, the population was 11,518. Its county seat is Greensburg. The county is named for Nathanael Greene...
northwest
History
Adair County was formed on December 11, 1801 from sections of Green CountyGreen County, Kentucky
Green County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1793. As of 2000, the population was 11,518. Its county seat is Greensburg. The county is named for Nathanael Greene...
. Columbia was chosen as the county seat the following year. It was named in honor of John Adair
John Adair
John Adair was an American pioneer, soldier and statesman. He was the eighth Governor of Kentucky and represented the state in both the U.S. House and Senate. Adair enlisted in the state militia and served in the Revolutionary War, where he was held captive by the British for a period of time...
, later commander of Kentucky troops in the Battle of New Orleans
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815 and was the final major battle of the War of 1812. American forces, commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defeated an invading British Army intent on seizing New Orleans and the vast territory the United States had acquired with the...
and the eighth Governor of Kentucky
Governor of Kentucky
The Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of the executive branch of government in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Fifty-six men and one woman have served as Governor of Kentucky. The governor's term is four years in length; since 1992, incumbents have been able to seek re-election once...
. It was the 44th of Kentucky's 120 counties to be formed.
A gang of five men, believed to include Frank
Frank James
Alexander Franklin "Frank" James was a famous American outlaw. He was the older brother of outlaw Jesse James.-Childhood:...
and Jesse James
Jesse James
Jesse Woodson James was an American outlaw, gang leader, bank robber, train robber, and murderer from the state of Missouri and the most famous member of the James-Younger Gang. He also faked his own death and was known as J.M James. Already a celebrity when he was alive, he became a legendary...
, robbed the Bank of Columbia of $600 on April 29, 1872, and killed the cashier, R.A.C. Martin.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 17,244 people, 6,747 households, and 4,803 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 42 /sqmi. There were 7,792 housing units at an average density of 19 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 96.00% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 2.55% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.22% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 6,747 households out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 10.70% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,055, and the median income for a family was $29,779. Males had a median income of $23,183 versus $17,009 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $14,931. About 18.20% of families and 24.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.60% of those under age 18 and 21.70% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Adair County's agrarian economy produces livestock, dairy products, corn, and tobacco. The county experienced a minor oil boom in the 1960s.Lack of adequate transportation infrastructure hindered the county's prosperity well into the 20th century. The completion of the Cumberland Parkway
Cumberland Parkway
The Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway is an 88.547 mile long east–west controlled-access highway in the U.S. state of Kentucky, extending from Barren County in the west to Somerset in the east...
in 1973 significantly ameliorated this problem.
Festivals & Events
Events held in Adair County, Kentucky:- Downtown Days, two-day festival on the streets of downtown Columbia. The event includes a parade, a beauty pageant, reenactment of the James/Younger Bank of Columbia robbery, 5-K run, pet show, train rides for the kids, kids carnival, face painting, inflatables, live entertainment, food, fun, clowns, choirs, and more.
Other places
- Knifley - Northern Adair County that is across the Green River and meets Taylor County
- Breeding - Area between ColumbiaColumbia, KentuckyColumbia is a city in Adair County, Kentucky, United States, just above Russell Creek. The area was settled around 1802 by Daniel Trabue. The post office was opened on April 1, 1806 by John Field, who also ran a local store. The population was 4,014 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of...
and Burkesville on Route 61 near the Cumberland CountyCumberland County, KentuckyCumberland County is a county located in the state of Kentucky in the United States. It was formed in 1799. As of 2000, the population was 7,147. Its county seat is Burkesville, Kentucky...
line. The zip code is 42715. - Burton RidgeBurton RidgeBurton Ridge is an area located in the eastern region of Adair County, Kentucky. Burton Ridge includes the communities of Beulah Chapel, Vester, Christine, Purdy, and Ella. Burton Ridge has a very strong, rich, and colorful history. Bearwallow Cemetery, located at Christine, is one of Burton...
- Area between Columbia and Liberty on 206 centering on Purdy and Christine. - Neatsville - Northeastern area of Adair County, located near Green River, between Burton Ridge and Pellyton; named in honor of the pioneer Adair County settler, Rudolph Neat.
- PellytonPellyton, KentuckyPellyton is an unincorporated community with extinct post office in eastern Adair County, Kentucky, United States. Its elevation is 741 feet ....
- Sparksville - Area between Columbia, KentuckyColumbia, KentuckyColumbia is a city in Adair County, Kentucky, United States, just above Russell Creek. The area was settled around 1802 by Daniel Trabue. The post office was opened on April 1, 1806 by John Field, who also ran a local store. The population was 4,014 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of...
and BurkesvilleBurkesville, KentuckyBurkesville is a city in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States. Nestled among the rolling foothills of Appalachia and bordered by the Cumberland River to the south and east, it is the county seat of Cumberland County...
before Breeding
Education
The county is served by Adair County Schools.Its schools are:
- Colonel William Casey Elementary School (Principal: Patty R. Jones; Asst. Principal: Laura H. Murrell)
- Adair County Elementary School (Principal: Robbie Harmon; Assistant Principal: Sandy Wilson)
- Adair County Middle School (Principal: Alma Rich; Assistant Principal: Donna Owens)
- Adair County High School (Principal: Troy Young; Assistant Principal: Doug Holmes).
Notable residents
- Thomas E. BramletteThomas E. BramletteThomas Elliott Bramlette was the 23rd Governor of Kentucky. He was elected in 1863 and guided the state through the latter part of the Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction. At the outbreak of the war, Bramlette put his promising political career on hold and enlisted in the Union Army,...
, Governor of KentuckyGovernor of KentuckyThe Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of the executive branch of government in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Fifty-six men and one woman have served as Governor of Kentucky. The governor's term is four years in length; since 1992, incumbents have been able to seek re-election once... - Robert Porter CaldwellRobert Porter CaldwellRobert Porter Caldwell was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 7th congressional district of Tennessee.-Biography:...
(1821–1885), United States Congressman, was born in Adair County. - William Casey, namesake of Casey County, KentuckyCasey County, KentuckyCasey County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was formed in 1807. As of 2010, the population was 15,955. Its county seat is Liberty, Kentucky. The county is named for Colonel William Casey. It is the only Kentucky county entirely in Knobs region. Casey County is home to...
- William Parish Chilton, member of the Confederate States Congress from Alabama
- Jane Lampton Clements, mother of Mark TwainMark TwainSamuel Langhorne Clemens , better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist...
- E. A. DiddleEdgar DiddleEdgar Allen Diddle was a college men's basketball coach. He is known for coaching at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky from 1922 to 1964. Diddle became the first coach in history to coach 1,000 games at one school...
, men's basketball coach for Western Kentucky UniversityWestern Kentucky UniversityWestern Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. It was formally founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a quarter-century earlier.... - Janice Holt GilesJanice Holt GilesJanice Holt Giles was a Kentucky author who lived near Knifley in Adair County, Kentucky. She was born Janice Meredith Holt on March 28, 1905, in Altus, Arkansas. Her first marriage, to Otto Moore in 1927, ended in divorce in 1939. She met Henry Giles on a 40-hour bus trip in 1943 and married...
(1909–1979), a writer noted particularly for her regional novels and nonfiction, lived in Adair County from 1949 until her death in 1979. - James R. HindmanJames R. HindmanJames Robert Hindman was Lieutenant Governor of KentuckyHe was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky in 1839. In 1883, he ran for, and was elected Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, serving a full four year term under Governor J...
, Lieutenant Governor of KentuckyLieutenant Governor of KentuckyThe office of lieutenant governor of Kentucky has existed under the last three of Kentucky's four constitutions, beginning in 1797. The lieutenant governor serves as governor of Kentucky under circumstances similar to the Vice President of the United States assuming the powers of the presidency... - William Palmer Jones (1819–1897), born in Adair County, was a noted physician, academic journal editor, college professor, and member of the Tennessee State Senate.
- Sergeant Dakota MeyerDakota MeyerDakota L. Meyer is a United States Marine Corps veteran and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, part of Operation Enduring Freedom in Kunar province, Afghanistan...
(b. 1988), born and initially educated in Adair County, received the Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
in 2011 for his actions in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2009 - Rudolph Neat, Jr. (ca. 1754-1821), prominent pioneer Adair Countian in whose honor the Neatsville community is named.
- Evelyn WestEvelyn WestEvelyn West , aka Evelyn "$50,000 Treasure Chest" West, aka "The Hubba-Hubba Girl", was a burlesque legend of the forties, fifties, and sixties.-Early years:...
, burlesque actress - Frank Lane WolfordFrank Lane WolfordFrank Lane Wolford was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born near Columbia, Kentucky, Wolford attended the common schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Liberty, Kentucky....
, U.S. Representative from Kentucky
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Adair County, KentuckyNational Register of Historic Places listings in Adair County, KentuckyThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Adair County, Kentucky.It is intended to be a complete list of the properties on the National Register of Historic Places in Adair County, Kentucky, United States...