Explore Simpson County, Kentucky

Located along the Tennessee state line in south-central Kentucky, Simpson County was established in 1819. Simpson County was formed from parts of neighboring Warren, Logan, and Allen Counties. Named for Captain John Simpson, who was killed at the Battle of River Raisin in the War of 1812, Simpson County was Kentucky’s sixty-second county.

The history of Simpson County that is explored here, and is on the county's highway markers, includes people and places that have influenced local, state, and national events. Here you can learn about a hero of the Alamo, a famous hymn writer, and a co-founder of the Pony Express. Simpson’s County's uniqueness is also explored with a look at the architecturally significant Octagon Hall and the county’s irregular border with two Tennessee counties. There are stories about the county's contributions to politics with people such as Beverly L. Clarke and Virgil Munday Chapman. The county’s educational efforts with institutions such as the Lincoln School, which served the African American community before integration, and the Goodnight Library, which was funded by a local woman’s philanthropy, are also examined.

We hope you will use this app to learn more about Simpson County's noteworthy and interesting history.