Greenup County, bordering the Ohio River in northeast Kentucky, is rich in history and culture. Settlers first arrived in the mid-1700s and carved farms from the hardwood forests. Lucy Virgin Downs, the first white child born west of the Alleghenies, lived in Greenup County, as did Jesse Boone, brother of Kentucky icon Daniel Boone. The 20th century brought industrialization and economic diversification to the historically agricultural area. Ashland Oil, a Fortune 500 company, maintained corporate headquarters in Greenup County. Two steel mills, a large rail yard, an excellent hospital, and a number of surface mines also provided employment to many people who continued to work their family farms, too. This economic progress was mirrored in every aspect of county life as education, health care, and recreation all improved dramatically. Today Greenup County’s history is appreciated by both longtime residents and cultural tourists.

Greenup County (Images of America)

Arts & Photography

Gifford, James M.

Stephens, Anthony

Stephens, Suzanna

Photography & Video

Arcadia Publishing

An easy to read story of Jesse Stuart, which includes may rare photographs. Jimmy Lowe is a Kentucky school teacher who was inspired to write by Jesse Stuart.

Jesse Stuart: The Boy from the Dark Hills

Literature & Fiction

Herndon, Jerry A.

Charles, Chuck D.

Lowe, Jimmy

History & Criticism

Jesse Stuart Foundation

Old Ben (Juvenile Series)

When young Shan befriends a bull black snake, his Kentucky mountain family decides that perhaps the only good snake isn't a dead snake after all.

Children's Books

Stuart, Jesse

Animals

Old Bones was never much to look at but throughout his amazing life he showed that he loved to run and possessed a gentle nature and a winning spirit.

Kentucky Derby Champion

Pace, Mildred Mastin

Kersey, Eleanor

Anxious to acquire a good coon dog, Jeb is dismayed when the pup he awaits is born with a stub tail and moon eye

The Trail of the Hunter's Horn

Clark, Billy C.

Hall, Patricia A.

A contest to find the best coon hound in Kentucky tests Jeb's belief in his half-blind dog Mooneye.

Mooneyed Hound

Marsh, Jim

Thirteen-year-old Caleb trades a small pig for an old, ugly, crippled dog that nobody wants and he and the dog soon become inseparable friends

Useless Dog

Greenup County, bordering the Ohio River in northeast Kentucky, is rich in history and culture. Settlers first arrived in the mid-1700s and carved farms from the hardwood forests. Lucy Virgin Downs, the first white child born west of the Alleghenies, lived in Greenup County, as did Jesse Boone, brother of Kentucky icon Daniel Boone. The 20th century brought industrialization and economic diversification to the historically agricultural area. Ashland Oil, a Fortune 500 company, maintained corporate headquarters in Greenup County. Two steel mills, a large rail yard, an excellent hospital, and a number of surface mines also provided employment to many people who continued to work their family farms, too. This economic progress was mirrored in every aspect of county life as education, health care, and recreation all improved dramatically. Today Greenup County s history is appreciated by both longtime residents and cultural tourists."

Greenup County

History

Americas

Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

Dennis, Wesley

On September 26, 1918, during the devastating Battle of the Meuse-Argonne Forest, Sandlin, acting alone, attacked and disabled three German machine gun nests and killed all twenty-four occupants. During the day's fighting, Sandlin "voluntarily and deliberately" raced forward into dangers so great the he could hardly hope to survive. For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty," Sandlin received the Medal of Honor, which was presented to him by General John J. Pershing before Sandlin returned to America at the end of the war.

Sergeant Sandlin Kentucky's Forgotten Hero

Military

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