Boyle County Courthouse

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This file appears in: General Jeremiah T. Boyle

Boyle County was named in honor of Judge John Boyle, the father of Union General Jeremiah T. Boyle. A Kentucky Historical Marker honoring Judge Boyle is on the lawn of this courthouse, which was a makeshift field hospital after the October 8, 1862, Battle of Perryville. Danville is located ten miles from the Perryville battlefield. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.

This file appears in: General Jeremiah T. Boyle

By Sanders
Historical Marker #1218 commemorates the establishment of Boyle County. It was named after Judge John Boyle, a state representative, congressman, and prominent judge. Boyle's son--Jeremiah Tilford…