Lewis County; located in far northeastern Kentucky; was formed in 1806 and named for explorer Meriwether Lewis. The county was once teeming with industry as a supplier of finished goods and agricultural products. Historically; the county�s proximity to the Ohio River allowed the export oftimber and salt; and in the 1800s; railroad transportation made Lewis County an influential source of railroad ties; boat-building materials; and barrels. In later years; the area was most popular for its health resorts; spas; and �sulfur waters;� which attracted visitors from as far as New York and Chicago. The images in this volume depict the county�s military influence; as Lewis Countians had strong allegiance to the Union during the Civil War. The photographs featured in Images of America: Lewis County have been drawn from the archive of the Vanceburg DepotMuseum and from various private collections.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By SandyThis is a wonderful place to start learning about your Swiss roots in Wisconsin. For those of us who grew up in the Milwaukee area. its wonderful to make this connection with our past. and sometimes see pictures of relatives or see pictures of people you have heard of all your life.I have only one complaint. that it was not longer! :)1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Who knew!!!By LyncieI loved this history of the Swiss. Best of all I discovered a picture of my Great Great GreatGrandfather and Great Great Uncle with their pictures and family.I found My History. which had been a mystery.
