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This file appears in: Brownsville, Kentucky
The Kentucky Historical Society is the administrative agency for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, an 18-member body established by the Kentucky legislature in 2010.
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This file appears in: Brownsville, Kentucky
Brownsville, Kentucky
Historical Marker #802 in Edmonson County notes the establishment of Brownsville, a city that was likely named for a War of 1812 veteran.
During the War of 1812, General Jacob Brown was charged with defending portions of New York State from the…