Harrodsburg

Harrodsburg
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 0738582107
ISBN-13 : 9780738582108
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Book Synopsis Harrodsburg by : Bobbi Dawn Rightmyer

Download or read book Harrodsburg written by Bobbi Dawn Rightmyer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harrodsburg is the oldest permanent settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains and was founded in 1774 by James Harrod. Images of America: Harrodsburg covers the city limits from the late 1770s to the early 1960s and provides over 220 images from the Armstrong Collection, the Harrodsburg Historical Society, the Mercer County Public Library, and the Kentucky Historical Society. Within these pages, experience and explore Harrodsburg during the pivotal era at the beginning of the great commonwealth--from the settlement of Old Fort Harrod to the "Saratoga of the West" mineral springs and spas. Follow the growth, hard times, and recovery of Harrodsburg, including government and growing businesses, advancements in education, the rise of religious institutions, and local and visiting celebrities. These well-preserved photographs from entrepreneurs, grand openings, and expert news reporting allow the reader to step back in time.


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