Knox County (Ky.)
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Knox County (Ky.)
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Located in southeastern Kentucky, close to the Tennessee border, Knox County was presumably named for Revolutionary War General Henry Knox., though there is some argument that it was named for explorer James Knox. The county seat is Barbourville.
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19 Dec 1799
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1823 - Knox Co., Free Status not Believed | Location | Event |
| 1863 - Knox Co., Captured Near Slavery's Demise | Location | Event |