McCracken County, Kentucky Bicentennial Edition

Retail Price: $49.95 pre-publication

Since the early 1800s, when pioneers came to explore the Jackson Purchase and the permanent settlement of Pekin (later changed to Paducah) was established at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, the area that would become McCracken County has been a center for both agriculture and business, beautiful homes and rich traditions, a place where people are known for hard work, steadfast faith, and family values.

To celebrate the county’s 200th Anniversary in 2025, the McCracken County Fiscal Court is proud to announce a new comprehensive historical book of the county, its people and communities, featuring hundreds of photographs throughout the years.

This hardbound, library quality 8.5 x 11-inch coffee-table volume will be printed on heavy-weight gloss paper for superior photo reproduction, and beautifully bound in a rich leatherette cover with the McCracken County seal stamped in gold foil. Contents include:

McCracken County Historical Timeline
Early Settlement, The Purchase, and Establishment of the county
Cities, Towns, Communities, and Neighborhoods
Transportation, including Rivers, Railroads, Roads and Bridges
Agriculture and Farming
Business, Industry, and Energy
Military and War
Government, Politics, and Local Media
Medicine and Hospitals
Civil Infrastructure and Public Safety
Religion, Education, and Schools
Sports and Recreation, Arts, and Entertainment
Architecture, Historic Homes and Sites
Civil Organizations and Community Leaders
Traditions, Customs, and Local Culture
Special Pages featuring local businesses, churches, and tributes
Hundreds of photographs depicting county life and events from the 1800s-2025
Indexed, plus much more!

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