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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Native Americans thrive
The Shawnee, Cherokee, and the Chickasaw groups develop in the region. -
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Jacques Marquette explores the Mississippi River
In 1673 Jacques Marquette explored the Mississippi River -
Daniel Boone cuts Wilderness Road from Cumberland Gap
Daniel Boone led 30 people who cut a path from the mountains into the center of Kentucky in the year of 1775. -
The Shawnee Attack
The Shawnee attack Bonnesborough, the town Daniel Boone named. -
Kenucky was created
In 1792 Kentucky becomes the 15th state. While the constitutional convention allows slavery in Kentucky. -
War is fought
The Civil War is fought in Richmond and Perryville. -
War is fought
The Civil War is fought in Perryville and Richmond. -
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More indestry!
Kentucky expands in indestry. -
The first Kentucky Derby
The first Kentucky Derby ever is run in Louisville. -
The Black Patch War comes to Kentucky
The Black Patch War breaks out in Kentucky. -
Civil Rights become fair.
The Kentucky legislater pass a firm civil rights law.