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LAUREL COUNTY

Kentucky
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COUNTY HISTORY

Was formed from Clay, Knox, Rockcastle, and Whitley Counties. It was created on 21 Dec 1825.
A courthouse fire occurred on 9 Dec 1958.

Laurel County is a limited dry county, meaning that sale of alcohol in the county is prohibited except in certain areas as voted on by the residents of the area. In the case of Laurel County, by the drink alcohol sales is permitted only in restaurants in the city of London seating at least 100 diners and derive at least 70% of their total sales from food.
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Website Updates:
15 Feb 2008 - Biography of Don Edwards

London Courthouse 1911

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Trivia

Laurel County is home to the first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, located in the southern section of the county in the unincorporated community of North Corbin.

The World Chicken Festival is celebrated every year in Laurel County, drawing crowds of up to 250,000 people over the four-day festival.

Nationally bestselling author Silas House was raised and currently lives in Laurel County, at the small town of Lily.

2000 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Darrell Scott, who has written hit songs for the Dixie Chicks, Travis Tritt, Brad Paisley, Patty Loveless, and many others, was born in London, the county seat of Laurel County.

Laurel County is home to the Battle of Wildcat Mountain, a pivotal yet little known battle during the Civil War that kept Confederate armies from advancing on Big Hill, a major stronghold during the war.

Laurel County Public Library
116 E Fourth St
London, KY 40741

Laurel County Historical Society
310 West Third Street
London, KY 40741
Ph: (606) 864-0607
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 816
London, KY 40743
lchistsoc@windstream.net

Kentucky Historical Society
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
502.564.1792

Office of Vital Statistics
Department for Health Services
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
Cities and towns

Incorporated
London

Unincorporated
East Bernstadt
North Corbin


London Courthouse 2003

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