Here Are The Oldest Photos Ever Taken In Kentucky And They’re Incredible
Kentucky’s history is interesting and intriguing, and important to learn from and preserve. While it’s nearly impossible to know which photos were the first ever taken of our state, we were able to round up several, all of which are over 100 years old. It’s exciting to be able to look back on our state and see images from the past that show how our state became what it is today.
1. This photo shows a group from the Civil War, Company D Fourth Kentucky Volunteers, who enlisted in 1861 in Louisville.
2. From the same time period around 1862, these soldiers are crossing the Barren River. An image to keep in mind the next time you're near this body of water.
4. Here, a group stands outside a Methodist church in Hopkinsville in 1901. Today, the town is preparing for some of its largest crowds ever with the upcoming solar eclipse.
6. One of the most recognized buildings in Louisville, even today, the Seelbach Hotel was built in 1905. This photo shows it in all its grandness in 1910.
9. 1917 was a notable year for the Kentucky Derby. The winning horse, Omar Khayyam, was the first foreign bred horse to win the Derby, having been foaled in England.
It’s interesting to think that in another 100 years, future generations will look back on photos of us and how we lived our lives in Kentucky. What are your thoughts on these photos? What is your favorite piece of Kentucky history? Share with us in the comments!
For more historic photos from Kentucky, check out our article on WWII here.
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
