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Bourbon County

Bourbon County was one of nine Virginia Counties that helped form the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The county was named in honor of the royal French family who aided the colonies in Revolutionary War, seeding independence from Great Britain.

The county seat was known as Hopewell, but later renamed Paris.

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Marker # 51 Cane Ridge Meeting House

This meeting house was built by Presbyterians in 1791, where Barton W. Stone began his ministry. A famous revival occurred here in 1801. Springfield Presbytery dissolved, and “Christian Church” began on June 28, 1804.

Marker # 2178 Centerville Baptist Church

This Baptist Church was established in 1867 under the leadership of Rev. Thomas Gant. The church’s structure is of wood mold brick built was built in 1904.

Marker # 1566 Colville Covered Bridge

This bridge was built in 1877. It spans the Hinkston Creek. The construction consists of Burr Truss. It is the last surviving bridge in Bourbon County.

The covering on the bridge was to help protect from the weather. At one time there were more than 400 covered bridges in Kentucky.

Marker # 93 Duncan Tavern

Built, in 1788, this tavern served as a gathering place for pioneers. The shrine, museum, and library was restored by The Daughters of the American Revolution.

Marker # 1855 Hopewell Presbyterian Church

Hopewell is one of the oldest Presbyterian Churches in Bourbon County. Worship services have been held since 1785. The first congregation was consisting of Dutch settlers. The original church was located near Grant’s Fort, one mile from this site.

Marker # 1283 Johnston ’s Inn

Robert Johnston was a Revolutionary War Captain was born in Virginia in 1749. He and his wife operated a tavern in their house here from 1796-1812.

Marker # 1141 Kentucky Novelist

This is the birth site of author, John Fox, Jr. His books were one of the first books published in the United States, selling one million copes.

Marker # 150 Martin’s Station – One mile

This Revolutionary fort built in 1799, destroyed by British and Indians commanded by Captain Henry Bird, June 18, 1780.

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