The Man Who Sold Eastern Kentucky
John C. C. Mayo created the broad form deed. He traveled all across Eastern Kentucky buying land and more important the mineral beneath it, coal. He sought to raise Eastern Kentucky to the top of society but at a cost.
John C. C. Mayo is on the left. Picture from the Courier Journal
Episode 24: The Foundation of John
We're back with our first episode together since isolation and it feels good! We talk about the Cumberland Capitalist, John C. C. Mayo, a complex man with a complex story.
Episode 25: The Cumberland Capitalist
We talk more about the Cumberland Capitalist, John C. C. Mayo, a complex man with a complex story.
Episode 27: Mountain Millionaire
More about John C. C. Mayo and his lavish life style.
Episode 28: Mayo, Death at His Peak
John C. C. Mayo died at the peak of his wealth.
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In this episode of History Nuts, we discuss the history and life of millionaire John C.C. Mayo. Mayo is most known for making his wealth by purchasing the mineral rights to land in Eastern Kentucky. History Nuts is a LIVE show, on Facebook Live, airing most Thursday evenings at 9pm EST. The show is hosted by Russ Carson, Jr., Founder of Family Tree Nuts, and Jameson Cable, Founder of Kentucky History Podcast. Anyone can join in and add comments or questions live on the show. There is a different historical topic each week.
