Island, Kentucky
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This city in Western Kentucky started as William Worthington’s property. As the area developed, the land became the town of Worthington and changed names to Island in 1872. Courtesy of the Friends of Island, Kentucky.
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William Worthington
Historical marker #1812 in McLean County celebrates the life of William Worthington.
On May 7, 1761, Worthington was born in Frederick County, Virginia. He married Mary (Meason) Worthington. In 1784, the couple moved from Virginia to Kentucky.…