Historic
Jessamine County
Brief
History
Jessamine
County was formed in 1798 when it was separated from Fayette County.
The origin of the name is still debated. Some say the county was
named for the jasmine flower that grows along creekbanks. Others
say it was named for Jessamine Douglas, daughter of settler James
Douglas. Nicholasville also was formed in 1798, and was named for
Revolutionary War Col. Geoge Nicholas.
Who's
Who in Jessamine County - past and present:
Lena Madesin Phillips
John Michael Mongomery
Morgan and Marvin Smith
J.D. Crowe
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Jessamine
County on the
National Register of Historic Places
Jessamine
County Genealogical & Historical Society
JCHGS
Cemetery Project
Jessamine
County Genealogy
A wonderful wealth of historic information compiled
by Jim Houpe.
The
Hall Community
Wilmore
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