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The Harrison County
Historical Society offers a fine
selection of original local history and genealogy books, as well as reprints
of historic maps and newspapers.
Indexes for four of the society's publications,
including indexes for two reprints of commemorative newspapers, have been posted to this site in the interest of peeking the curiosity of
the history buffs and genealogy researchers alike, who may just be "lurking" out
there and who do not yet know that they need to buy a copy of these fine
works. ;-)
The
Cynthiana-Harrison County Museum
has historically offered this same
selection of local histories and reprints at the museum, plus a
few more.
Whether you
order a copy through the mails or pick up one at the museum, a nice
little library can be had by adding the books below to your shelf.
The
availability and prices quoted here are accurate as of January 2017.
These books
are exclusive to the society, they aren't offered anywhere else!
Harrison County, Kentucky History & Families
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$54.95 |
"Harrison
County, Kentucky - History & Families is the first general
history of Harrison County to be written since 1894, when
Chronicles of Cynthiana by Lucinda Boyd was published.
This book is comprised of both a general history of the county and a
family history section. The general history contains basic
historical information on the development of the city and county
government, communities, churches, courthouses, schools, industry,
wars, and citizens who made a mark both inside and outside of the
county. Interwoven among the pages are historical photographs
of places and people mentioned in the book. The family
sketches section serves as a reminder that it is the men and women
who have lived here, farmed the land, and developed the communities
who should be remembered by future generations."--William A. Penn.
Hardcover,
176 pages. Indexes for this volume been posted
online.
Kentucky
residents need to add 6% tax and shipping and handling is $6.00 per
book.
Only a couple
dozen were still available as of this writing (January 2017), so you
might need to make an inquiry if ordering much later than this.
Chronicles
of Cynthiana
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$20 |
Chronicles
of Cynthiana is a reprint of the rare 1894
edition by Lucinda Boyd, which includes family histories, the famous account of David Sheely
and his ghost, and other historical sketches and scattered accounts of persons
and events connected with Cynthiana and Harrison County. 262 pages. Hardcover.
$20.00.
Click on
About the Author to learn more about Lucinda Boyd and her
interesting tales of Harrison County's past.
The original, but
limited index, and texts from the book can also be
viewed online.
Cromwell’s Comments by John M. Cromwell (1862-1951) is a reprint of
Cromwell’s 1928-1941 Cynthiana Democrat columns on the history of Cynthiana
(Harrison Co., Ky.). A fine writer and historian, Mr. Cromwell covered many
topics, including fairs, horses, fires, churches, businesses, cemeteries,
government, Civil War, social events, and the Licking River. Sometimes he
quoted old county histories, updated the information, and then added his
personal reminiscences of interesting personalities from his career as banker
and mayor. William A. Penn and George D. Slade, editors. Paperback; preface; 2
maps; 21 photos; 4 illus.; annotated; index; 200 pages. (Cynthiana Democrat,
2002), $10.00 plus $3.00 shipping.
You can review the contents of Cromwell's Comments
by
examining the
index
to the book (PDF viewer required, available free from
www.Adobe.com and other software vendors) and see the names and places mentioned in the
articles written by the prolific columnist. Click on
About the Author to learn more about John M. Cromwell and his
interesting tales of Harrison County's past.
Some examples of Cromwell's columns, which have
been reprinted in the book, can be viewed at this site. Just
click here to learn a little more about Harrison County history.
Cynthiana Since 1790
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$20
($23 w. index) |
Cynthiana Since 1790
by Virgil Peddicord (1986). Mr. Peddicord attempted to
list the owners/businesses located on each lot from the founding of the city
through the mid-1980s, including subdivisions added through 1923. 171 pages. (See
separate index below). Paperback. $20.00
Index -
Cynthiana Since 1790 (William A. Penn). Mr. Peddicord did not prepare a
comprehensive index for his book. This supplemental index contains about 3,500
names and a reference city street map. 30 pages. Paperback. $3.00
You may review the
index to the book (PDF viewer required, available free from
www.Adobe.com and other software vendors) and see the names and
places referenced in Virgil Peddicord's fine history of Cynthiana's
businesses, schools, and homes.
This Old
House by Katherine Wilson. Now back in print, this book tells the stories
of twenty-six early Harrison Co. houses and the families who have occupied
them. Much material on Harrison Co. history. Exterior and interior b & w
photos of each house. Originally printed 1956-1957. 70 pages., new index,
paperback. $15.00 (An index is available for earlier editions, which had no
index).
This Old
House profiles the following historic homes:
Dave Rees House
Amende House
Mathias Lair House – The Cedars
George Lail House
Stony Castle
George Smiser House
Gavin Morrison House
Margaret Goudy House
Gray House
Kimbrough-McKee House
Duffy House
Howk House
Agnes McDowell House
Charles McDowell House
Griffith House
John Lair House – Boscobel
John Williams House
Boswell House
H.
Tod Smiser House
Joe
McDaniel House – Kirtwood
Miller Lail House
William Miner House
Joseph Shawhan House
Owen House
Homer Whitaker House
Orie Lebus House
You may review the
table of contents and index to the book (PDF viewer required,
available free from
www.Adobe.com and other software vendors) and see the names and
places referenced in Katherine Wilson's fine history of Harrison County's old
and historic homes.
Click on
About the Author to learn more about Katherine Wilson and her
interesting life.
Writings
of Colonel William M. Moore
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$10 |
Writings
of Colonel William M. Moore, (1837-1927) compiled by Andrew B. “Andy” Peak
(2002). Includes 1921-1922 articles he wrote for the Cynthiana Democrat about
his life. He was born in Harrison County, but his family soon moved to Lewis County,
Missouri; in 1849 he moved back to Harrison County, and he wrote much about life in
Cynthiana in the early 1850s; he joined the CSA army in 1861 and fought in
battles at Lexington, Missouri; Pea Ridge, Arkansas; and Shiloh, Tennessee. The book
includes several family obituaries and two letters that contain Moore
genealogy. 10 family photographs; index; paperback, 71 pages. $10.00 plus $3.00
shipping. Limited supply.
1896
Cynthiana Democrat "Special Edition" reprint
(Out-of-Print)
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$5 |
In June, 1896 The Cynthiana Democrat published a "Special Edition," a 24-page edition chock-full of
photographs of Cynthiana and its business establishments, as well as
biographical sketches of its businessmen, government, and church leaders and
descriptions of its government, school, and church facilities. Like
its 1905 counterpart published by The Log Cabin, it is a "must-see" for anyone interested in life in
Cynthiana and the county as it appeared almost exactly a century ago. 24 pages. Paperback, 12”x18”. $5.00
Scanned
copies of this reprint, individual images, selected texts, and an
index have been posted
online.
1905 Log Cabin "Souvenir Supplement" reprint
(Out-of-Print)
|
$5 |
On November 11, 1905 the
Log Cabin Printery of Cynthiana, Kentucky published a "Souvenir Supplement"
of The Log Cabin, a 32-page edition chock-full of
photographs of Cynthiana and its business establishments, as well as
biographical sketches of its businessmen, government, and church leaders and
descriptions of its government, school, and church facilities. A page
was also given over to Harrison County's second largest community, the
"city" of Berry. It, too, is a "must-see" for anyone interested in life in
Cynthiana and the county as it appeared almost exactly a century ago. 32
pages. Paperback, 12"x18". $5.00.
As with the
Democrat's "Special Edition," scanned copies of this reprint,
individual images, selected texts, and an index have been posted
online.
A
Few More
The
Cynthiana-Harrison County Museum offers a few more books which may
be available for purchase at the museum itself or through the mails.
They are (as of January 2017):
All of the
prices listed above are for new books; used editions are are often
available through Amazon and other online retailers.
Also listed
as an offering at the museum...
How
to Order
Please include a handling and shipping fee of
$4.00 for first book (unless otherwise noted above) and $2.50 for each additional
book. You will be notified before any order is mailed if any special shipping fees apply. No shipping fee is
charged for Index - Cynthiana Since 1790, if ordered with the book.
Make checks
or money orders
payable to “Cynthiana-Harrison County Museum.” No credit cards. Prices and fees
are subject to change.
Please send your order to
the Harrison County Historical Society,
P.O. Box 411, Cynthiana, Kentucky 41031.
(Please check the
current newsletter of the Harrison County Historical Society for the latest
availability and prices. The payment and shipping information here is
confirmed as current as of June,
2009.)
Railroads
in Harrison County, Kentucky
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$10 |
Railroads
in Harrison County, Kentucky - This book by
George D. Slade traces the building of the Covington & Lexington Railroad
through the county; the barbecue celebrating the arrival of the tracks to
Cynthiana; L&N’s development and the county depots and bridges; Southern
Railroad in the county; the role of the county’s railroad in the Civil War, WWI and WWII.; “railroad people” Mr. Slade knew growing up in the 1920s and
‘30s; rail crossings safety issues; many illustrations including photos and
floor plans of Harrison County depots; photos of bridges; historic photos of
railroad scenes, section crews, excursion ads, and vintage maps. Published by
the Harrison County Historical Society (Cynthiana, Ky., 2005). 82 pages,
introduction, endnotes.
TO ORDER BY MAIL: Third printing
published by the Historic Midway Museum Store, 124 E. Railroad St., Midway, Ky.
40347; $18.90 includes shipping & handling; call for shipping on multiple
copies. E-mail
pennwma@aol.com or
call 859-846-4214.
You may review the
index to the book (PDF viewer required, available free from
www.Adobe.com and other software vendors) and see the names and
places referenced in George Slade interesting history of the railroad's
origins and presence in Harrison County.
Click on
About the Author to learn more about George D. Slade and his
interesting tales of Harrison County's past.
To learn more
about railroading in Harrison County visit
Railroads@HarrisonCountyKy.US.
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