The history of Hyden, Kentucky

Irvine, Kentucky was named after Revolutionary War officer William Irvine when Estill County was formed in 1812. The name gave the new county seat credibility before it had history of its own. Many locals know the town well — but not the man behind the name. #kentucky #history #irvine #easternkentucky #appalachia

Frankfort didn’t become Kentucky’s capital by accident. Geography, access, and politics shaped this river city into the seat of government—and it never tried to be anything else. From the Capitol to bourbon history, Frankfort tells a quieter story of how Kentucky actually works. #frankfort #capital #frankfortkentucky #kentucky #history

Dollar General didn’t just move into small towns—it mapped them. From Scottsville origins to 35,000 stores, it’s the place you don’t plan to go… until you do. Every town has one. Some have three. And they’re all five minutes away. #kentucky #history #discountstore #mountain #appalachia