Union County Courthouse (Kentucky) facts for kids
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Union County Courthouse
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| Location | Morganfield, Kentucky |
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| Built | 1872 |
| Architect | Boyd & Frick, J. C. Frick |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001401 |
| Added to NRHP | November 17, 1978 |
The Union County Courthouse is a special historical building in Morganfield, Kentucky. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1978. This means it's recognized as an important place because of its history. The courthouse you see today is the third one built for Union County. It first opened its doors in 1872. Later, a government program called the Public Works Administration helped make the building twice as big.
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Discover the Union County Courthouse
Why is it Called Union County?
Union County got its name because almost everyone living there agreed to separate from Henderson County. They wanted their own county. This strong agreement, or "union," led to the county's name.
A History of Courthouses
The very first courthouse for Union County was built a long time ago, between 1811 and 1812. The second courthouse was built a few years later, from 1819 to 1820. Sadly, this second building was destroyed during the Civil War. The current courthouse was then built between 1871 and 1872.
Abraham Lincoln's Visit
Even though he was born in Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln only gave one political speech in his home state. This important speech happened right at the Union County courthouse! It was in 1840 when Lincoln was 31 years old. He was an elector from Illinois and was campaigning for William Henry Harrison, who was running for president. Before his speech, Lincoln even led a parade from Shawneetown, Illinois. White horses pulled floats carrying ladies, making it a grand event.
