Estill County, Kentucky
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Location: Estill, Kentucky, United States
Location: Estill, Kentucky, United States
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Introduction
- This page is intended to provide historical context and references that may assist Estill County researchers with their genealogy and family history endeavors. It is still a work in progress: your input and suggestions are welcome. Volunteers are always welcome!
- The leader of this project is:
- The coordinator for this county is: Pam D.
History/Timeline
- Estill County was formed in 1808 from parts of Clark, and Madison counties. It is named for James Estill, who was a military captain killed at the Battle of Little Mountain in 1782 during the American Revolutionary War.
Government Offices
- The first courthouse was built along with a jail in 1808. In 1864 the jail was burned by guerrillas.
- The second courthouse was a two story structure built in 1868.
- The third and present courthouse was constructed in 1939 to 1942 at a cost of $84,765.
Geography
- Estill County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its county seat is Irvine.
Adjacent counties
| Northwest |
North Clark County |
Northeast Powell County |
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| West Madison County |
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Estill County |  |
East |
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| Southwest |
South Jackson County |
Southeast Lee County |
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Estill County Communities
Cities
Other Communities
- Barnes Mountain
- Cobhill
- Cressy
- Crystal
- Drip Rock
- Fox
- Furnace
- Hargett
- Leighton
- Palmer
- Patsey
- Pryse
- Red Lick
- South Irvine
- Spout Springs
- Tipton Ridge
- Wisemantown
- Winston
Protected areas
Demographics
| Census Year | Resident Population | Increase or Decrease in Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 2,082 | — |
| 1820 | 3,507 | 68.4% |
| 1830 | 4,618 | 31.7% |
| 1840 | 5,535 | 19.9% |
| 1850 | 5,985 | 8.1% |
| 1860 | 6,886 | 15.1% |
| 1870 | 9,198 | 33.6% |
| 1880 | 9,860 | 7.2% |
| 1890 | 10,836 | 9.9% |
| 1900 | 11,669 | 7.7% |
| 1910 | 12,273 | 5.2% |
| 1920 | 15,569 | 26.9% |
| 1930 | 17,079 | 9.7% |
| 1940 | 17,978 | 5.3% |
| 1950 | 14,677 | −18.4% |
| 1960 | 12,466 | −15.1% |
| 1970 | 12,752 | 2.3% |
| 1980 | 14,495 | 13.7% |
| 1990 | 14,614 | 0.8% |
| 2000 | 15,307 | 4.7% |
| 2010 | 14,672 | −4.1% |
| 2020 | 14,163 | −3.5% |
| 2021 (est.) | 14,092 | −0.5% |
Major Highways
Historic Sites
Cemetery Resources
- Estill County, Kentucky, Cemeteries
- Estill County, Kentucky, Cemeteries on FindAGrave
- Estill County Cemeteries at KyGenWeb
- Estill County Cemetery Surveys and Tombstone Photos at USGenWeb Archives
- Estill County Kentucky Cemeteries at Genealogy Trails
- Estill County, Kentucky, Cemeteries on LDS Genealogy
Estill County Resources
Original County Documents
- The Estill County Court Clerk maintains many original documents dating from 1808 to the present, including:
- Marriage Records
- Land Sales and Leases
- Wills
- Power of Attorney Assignments
- Affidavits of Descent
Birth Records
- Estill County Births at KyGenWeb
- Estill County Births at USGenWeb Archives
- Estill County Births at Genealogy Trails
- Estill County KY Birth Records at LDS Genealogy
Census Records
- Estill County, Kentucky, Census Records
- United States Census, 1810
- United States Census, 1820
- United States Census, 1830
- United States Census, 1840
- United States Census, 1850
- United States Census, 1860
- United States Census, 1870
- United States Census, 1880
- United States Census, 1900
- United States Census, 1910
- United States Census, 1920
- United States Census, 1930
- United States Census, 1940
- United States Census, 1950 (Coming Soon)]
Marriages
- Estill County Marriages at KYGenWeb
- Estill County Marriages at USGenWeb Archives
- Estill County, Kentucky Marriages 1799-1810 on Genealogy Trails
- Estill County KY Marriage Records on LSD Genealogy
Death Records
- Estill County Deaths at KYGenWeb
- Estill County Deaths at USGenWeb Archives
- Estill County Deaths at Genealogy Trails
- Estill County KY Death Records at LDS Genealogy
Wills
Military Records
- Estill County Military Veterans at Kentucky GenWeb
- Estill County Records at USGenWeb Archives
- Estill County, Kentucky Military Records at Genealogy Trails.
- Estill County KY Military Records at LDS Genealogy
Recent Obituaries
- Obituaries at Lewis Home For Funerals
- Warren F. Toler Funeral Home
- Obituaries online at the Estill County Tribune
- Estill County Obituaries on Legacy
Other Web Site Resources
- Estill County in KyGenWeb Project
- Estill County at FamilySearch.org
- Estill County at Linkpendium
- Estill County at LDS Genealogy
- Estill County, Kentucky: Family History & Genealogy
KY Statewide Online
- KYGenWeb
- USGenWeb Archives - Kentucky
- Kentucky Genealogy Trails
- Kentucky Genealogy at LDS Genealogy
- Ky Atlas and Gazetteer
- Kentucky: Family History & Genealogy
Sources
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