KYGenWeb: County Collection: Caldwell
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Area History

Caldwell County was formed in 1809 from Livingston County. Princeton serves as the county seat. This page collects historical materials, documents, and photographs about the area's communities and landmarks.

Historical Documents & Memoirs

  • Blackburn Letter - Pioneer Families
    Letter from early Caldwell County settler John Blackburn describing pioneer families and early settlement history.
  • Memoirs of William Calhoun Love
    Extensive memoir written in 1868 by W.C. Love (1798-1872), a Cumberland Presbyterian minister who moved to Caldwell County in 1799. Includes firsthand accounts of the New Madrid Earthquake, the Battle of New Orleans, the murder of his father Major William Love, the Civil War, and daily life in early Caldwell County.
  • Political Letters - Hyland B. Lyon
    Historical correspondence from the Lyon family regarding political matters.

Local History & Communities

  • Skacyfat from A to Z
    A comprehensive history of the Skacyfat community, contributed by Frank Morse. Available as a PDF document.
  • The Yandell-Lewis Feud
    Historical accounts of the violent feud between the Yandell and Lewis families, including newspaper articles about the fatal shooting at a picnic north of Princeton in July.

Maps

  • Area Maps
    Historical maps of Caldwell County and its communities.
Area Photos

Area Photos

View historical photographs of buildings, streets, and landmarks throughout Caldwell County including Princeton, Butler, and Dawson Springs.

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