Bourbon County
By Berkeley Scott, Jeanine Scott
(historical photos)
New building which houses the original.
Shawhan Road, Originally Shawhan Presbyterian Church
Hopewell, one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in Bourbon County, has held worship services since 1785. The first congregation included Dutch settlers. It was recognized by the Transylvania Presbytery in 1787. Original church was located near Grant's Fort, one mile from this site. After fort and church burned, the church was rebuilt here in 1823 and in 1904.
Site of 1792 Church
US 627 - Winchester Rd.
Revolutionary fort built in 1779, destroyed by British and Indians commanded by Captain Henry Bird, June 18, 1780.
Ruddles Mills
Near his home Isaac Ruddell built a gristmill in 1788 on the north side of Hinkson bridge, and a sawmill in 1795 to be operated by his son, Abram. A 720-spindle cotton mill erected 500 feet west by Thomas and Hugh Brent in 1828, burned 1836. Soon rebuilt by Abram Spears, it also spun wool until about 1855. Ruddell gave land for Stoner Mouth Church and cemetery.
Paris
Named for the royal French family who aided the colonies in the War of Independence. Bourbon was one of nine Virginia counties formed before Kentucky became a state in 1792. From its original area all of twenty-four counties and parts of ten other new ones were made. At this site the first courthouse in 1787 marked the county seat. Known as Hopewell, renamed Paris.
Westwood - Six miles west on Brentsville Road on Cooper's Run is the site of the home of John Edwards.
Thanks to Mary Hatton for photos (2)
and (3) taken Autumn 2007!
Millersburg
Historic Photos
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Crystal Dingler, County Coordinator
Copyright 2007 - 2015
Mrs. Jerry Taylor - Former County Coordinator
Copyright 2004 - 2007
