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Whitley County Bicentennial Celebrating 200 years of history

Join us in celebrating Whitley County's 200th anniversary and learn about our unique topography, rich history, and vibrant culture. Reflect on our past triumphs, acknowledge economic challenges, and embrace the changes that will shape the future. Let's honor our deep roots while creating opportunities for generations to come.

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Whitley County Bicentennial Celebrating 200 years of history

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  1. Whitley County BicentennialCelebrating 200 years of history

  2. Dear Friends, On behalf of the County of Whitley it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our 200th anniversary.  We have a unique topography, and a rich history and culture that is reflected in every corner of Whitley County. Our Bicentennial provides a moment in time to acknowledge our great triumphs, from innovations that created industry to world class educational facilities. We have also known, and overcome, severe economic challenges.  Whitley County continues to gain momentum and Recognition across our region. Throughout the centuries one invaluable resource stands out, our people. Let 2018 be our Bicentennial Bridge during which we will honor our deep roots in history while acknowledging the changes that we must implement to offer opportunities for generations yet to come.                                  Pat White, Jr. Whitley County Judge/Executive

  3. Whitley County Courthouse – 1800’s

  4. Whitley County Courthouse – 1930’s

  5. Whitley County Courthouse – 1940’s

  6. Whitley County Courthouse

  7. Whitley County Veteran’s Monument at Courthouse

  8. Williamsburg Armory

  9. Whitley County Jail

  10. Whitley County Jail

  11. James L. “Dugan” Davis, Will C. Hamlin, Richard Ellison and John Faulkner after a raid in 1938.

  12. WPA building project in Williamsburg

  13. Cliff End Roadside Restaurant

  14. Commercial Hotel – Depot Street

  15. Gentry Hotel - Williamsburg

  16. Kentucky Lumber Company

  17. Jim Meadors Store

  18. Charlie L. White Store

  19. Mart Owens’ Store, Downtown Williamsburg

  20. Tye’s Ferry

  21. Center Street and Corbin Rail Yard

  22. Center Street in Corbin

  23. Parade on Main Street in Williamsburg

  24. Jellico Road culvert built by WPA

  25. Gatliff Road Construction by WPA

  26. Clearfork Road under construction by WPA

  27. Christmas on Main Street in Williamsburg

  28. L & N Railroad – Williamsburg Depot

  29. L & N Railroad – Rockhold Depot

  30. L & N Railroad – Wofford Depot

  31. Dr. Finley House

  32. First brick home built in Williamsburg

  33. J.B. Gatliff House

  34. Dr. Moss House

  35. A.T. Siler House

  36. John Tye House – Said to be first house in Whitley County

  37. 1911, Company A 8th Kentucky Union Army

  38. Corbin Street under construction by WPA

  39. Whetstone Christian Church, established 1810

  40. 1939 Flood

  41. YMCA 1916

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