Adair County
Adair County was established on December 11, 1801 and became the 44th county of Kentucky. Parts of Green county formed the county.
County Name
Adair County is named after John Adair, the 8th Governor of Kentucky.
County Facts
County Seat: Columbia
Borders: Taylor, Casey, Russel, Green, Cumberland, and Metcalfe
Incorporated Towns: Columbia
Places of Interest: Green River Lake
People from Adair County: Governor Thomas Bramlette, Colonel Frank Wolford, Lt Governor James R. Hindman, Colonel William Casey, Jane Lampton Clemens, Ed Diddle, and Janice Holt Giles.
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A Brief History of Adair County
For the first 100 years of Adair County’s existence, transportation was the biggest hindrance for the citizens. In 1910, travelers would have to take a stagecoach to Campbellsville to reach the L & N Railroad.
Transportation was improved when the Cumberland Parkway was built in 1973.
Adair County saw some miner action during the Civil War. The Battle of Gradyville was fought on December 12, 1861.
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Oral Histories from Adair County
Oral Histories from Adair County are coming soon. If you or someone you know are interested in being featured in our oral histories series please visit our contact page by clicking here.
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There is a lot of history out there and we want to cover it all. However, we need your help. If you know of any interesting history from Adair County or know of someone who has a story to tell for our oral history contact us!
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