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LaRue County, Kentucky

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Brooks, Carman, Cessna, Elliott and 10 others
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  • Margaret Peggy Walters (Larue) (1789 - 1864)
  • Mary Carman (1752 - bef.1849)
  • Conrad Walters, III (1781 - 1858)
    GEDCOM Note ===From notes of James D. LaRue, Jr., 54 Lincoln Square, P. O. Box 119, Hodgenville, Kentucky 42748, (502) 358-3101."Age 68 in 1850 LaRue County Census #68. Real estate $1600, born Virginia...
  • Louisa Caroline Elliott (1849 - 1896)
    She was listed in her parents' household in the 1850 LaRue County census as 1 and born in Kentucky. She appears to be listed incorrectly in the 1860 LaRue census. She looks to be the 6-year-old "Luda"...
  • James Henry Elliott (1841 - 1896)
    Jas. H. Elliott was listed as 10 in the 1850 census for LaRue County in his parents' household. He had not attended school during that year. In the 1860 LaRue census, J. H. Elliott was listed as 18 in ...

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The county was formed on March 4, 1843. It was named for John P. LaRue, an early settler. It is best known as the birthplace of United States President Abraham Lincoln, when it was part of Hardin County. The county sponsors the annual Lincoln Days celebration on the first full weekend of October, Friday through Sunday. Highlights include the Lincoln Look-A-Like contests, rail-splitting competitions, a parade, shopping booths and concerts by local talent.

Adjacent Counties

Cities & Communities

  • Athertonville
  • Buffalo
  • Ginseng
  • Gleanings
  • Hodgenville (County Seat)
  • Lyons
  • Magnolia
  • Malt
  • Mount Sherman
  • Tanner
  • Tonieville
  • Upton (part)
  • White City

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Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace

Nat'l Reg. of Hist. Places

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