C. T. Suddeth

1778—General George Rogers Clark’s Ohio River expedition brings along a few civilians, creating the village of Louisville.

1780—Richard Mentor Johnson was born in one of Louisville’s Beargrass Stations (forts). As an infant he moved to Lexington—served as Vice President under President Van Buren.

1784—Zachary Taylor was born and moved to Louisville as an infant. (exact birthplace unknown, could’ve been Louisville) POTUS 1849-1850.

1786—Abraham Lincoln, grandfather of the president, killed by Indians along the banks of Long Run, a few miles east of Louisville. Long Run Cemetery marks the cabin and his burial place. (Johnson picture, Taylor home)