New Local Book Reveals History of Campbellsville
Campbellsville by Joseph Y. DeSpain, John R. Burch Jr., Timothy Q. Hooper Images of America Series Price: $21.99 128 pages/ softcover Available: November 29, 2010
All profits from book sales will go to the Taylor County Historical Society
Taylor County became the 100th county in the commonwealth of Kentucky when it was created on March 1, 1848. The county was named after Zachary Taylor, who gained fame as a general in the Mexican War and eventually became president of the United States. The town of Campbellsville, founded in 1817, was selected to serve as the county’s seat of government.
In a new pictorial history book by local authors Joseph Y. DeSpain, John R. Burch Jr. and Timothy Q. Hooper, over 200 vintage photographs chronicle the growth of Campbellsville and Taylor County – growth that has been marked by both boom periods and years of severe trials and tribulations.
The authors hope the book will “serve Campbellsville and Taylor County residents as a photographic and historical record of the city and county’s first 125 years” and be a “source to revive memories and engender discussions of the community.”
Highlights of Campbellsville:
- All images have been donated by the Taylor County Historical Society, the Taylor County Public Library and a number of local residents
- The book includes photos of several former Campbellsville residents who played major and minor league sports
- The book contains a significant collection of pictures showing how Campbellsville has changed over its hundred plus year history
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at 888.313.2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com
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