Rowan County Kentucky

History of Rowan County

 
 

Welcome to our Rowan County History Page!

In the interest of preserving our local history, we’ve created this free, easy-to-access resource for anyone who’d like to learn more about Rowan County’s rich history. From the Rowan County War to our extensive historical railroad system, and various unique communities, we have so many interesting articles, all crediting their authors and sources, right here for you to enjoy. So sit back and click around for a while!

If you’d like to receive the monthly history articles in our county newsletter, subscribe to the Rowan Review here: rcky.us/review.


By Charles G. Mutzenberg - Original publication: 1917

Photo By Charles G. Mutzenberg - Original publication: 1917