Simon Kenton was born at the headwaters of Mill Run in the Bull Run Mountains on April 3, 1755, in what is now Fauquier County, Virginia to Mark Kenton, Sr. (an immigrant from Ireland) and Mary Miller Kenton (whose family was Scots-Welsh in ancestry). (His birthplace was then part of Prince William County prior to formation of Fauquier in 1759). In 1771, at the age of 16, thinking he had killed a man in a jealous rage (the fight began over the love of a girl), Kenton fled into the wilderness of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio, where for years he went by the name "Simon Butler." After learning that his victim had lived, Kenton took back his original surname.
The hamlet was recorded as "Keninton" in 1232. The name derives from the personal name of the Saxon "Coena" and the Old English "tun", a farm - and means "the farm of Coena" and his family who once lived on a site near here. Before the 20th century, the tiny settlement was concentrated around in what was Kenton Lane (the easternmost part of which remains as Old Kenton Lane to the east of Kingsbury station) and is now part of the present day Woodgrange Avenue and Kenton Road.
Simon Kenton is a well known frontiersmen and brought many settlers into Kentucky.
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The Kentucky Encyclopedia
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published: 17 Oct 2020
KHP - Ep. 6 The Early Life of Simon Kenton
In this episode we discuss another famous Kentucky frontiersmen Simon Kenton. We've had to break this discussion into two parts. The first part focusing on Simon Kentons early life.
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published: 25 Aug 2020
Kentucky Chautauqua Presents: Simon Kenton
Simon Kenton's story told in the manner of Simon Kenton himself.
Paducah 2 Television is produced through the facilities and administration of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
published: 02 Jul 2014
Simon Kenton - Extraordinary Frontiersman
Analysis and Description of the life of Simon Kenton.
published: 08 Nov 2017
E9HN- SIMON KENTON! PIONEER HERO! HISTORY, ANCESTRY & GENEALOGY!
In this episode of History Nuts, we discuss the history and life of Simon Kenton. Simon Kenton was one of the first white men into Kentucky long before settlement. His leadership and exploits have sealed him in greatness in American History.
History Nuts is a LIVE show, on Facebook Live, airing most Thursday evenings at 9pm EST. The show is hosted by Russ Carson, Jr., Founder of Family Tree Nuts, and Jameson Cable, Founder of Kentucky History Podcast. Anyone can join in and add comments or questions live on the show. There is a different historical topic each week.
published: 15 Dec 2020
Simon Kenton Statue in Limestone Park
At Carlson Software, we're big believers in the strength of the local community. We believe in knowing your roots and what brought you to where you are today. We're proud to have the beautiful Limestone Park right next door to our headquarters office in Maysville, Kentucky, and are now proud to have a representation of the regions historical figures commemorated there.
We hope you enjoy the installation of the famed frontiersman, Simon Kenton. If you ever get the chance to visit Maysville you can find his statue along with a sculpted bronze bust of Native American Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh right next to our office.
Simon Kenton is a well known frontiersmen and brought many settlers into Kentucky.
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Simon Kenton is a well known frontiersmen and brought many settlers into Kentucky.
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Sources
The Kentucky Encyclopedia
Library of Congress
Simon Kenton is a well known frontiersmen and brought many settlers into Kentucky.
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The Kentucky Encyclopedia
Library of Congress
In this episode we discuss another famous Kentucky frontiersmen Simon Kenton. We've had to break this discussion into two parts. The first part focusing on Simo...
In this episode we discuss another famous Kentucky frontiersmen Simon Kenton. We've had to break this discussion into two parts. The first part focusing on Simon Kentons early life.
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In this episode we discuss another famous Kentucky frontiersmen Simon Kenton. We've had to break this discussion into two parts. The first part focusing on Simon Kentons early life.
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Email: [email protected]
Patreon: patreon.com/kyhistorypod
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Simon Kenton's story told in the manner of Simon Kenton himself.
Paducah 2 Television is produced through the facilities and administration of West Kentucky Co...
Simon Kenton's story told in the manner of Simon Kenton himself.
Paducah 2 Television is produced through the facilities and administration of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Simon Kenton's story told in the manner of Simon Kenton himself.
Paducah 2 Television is produced through the facilities and administration of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
In this episode of History Nuts, we discuss the history and life of Simon Kenton. Simon Kenton was one of the first white men into Kentucky long before settleme...
In this episode of History Nuts, we discuss the history and life of Simon Kenton. Simon Kenton was one of the first white men into Kentucky long before settlement. His leadership and exploits have sealed him in greatness in American History.
History Nuts is a LIVE show, on Facebook Live, airing most Thursday evenings at 9pm EST. The show is hosted by Russ Carson, Jr., Founder of Family Tree Nuts, and Jameson Cable, Founder of Kentucky History Podcast. Anyone can join in and add comments or questions live on the show. There is a different historical topic each week.
In this episode of History Nuts, we discuss the history and life of Simon Kenton. Simon Kenton was one of the first white men into Kentucky long before settlement. His leadership and exploits have sealed him in greatness in American History.
History Nuts is a LIVE show, on Facebook Live, airing most Thursday evenings at 9pm EST. The show is hosted by Russ Carson, Jr., Founder of Family Tree Nuts, and Jameson Cable, Founder of Kentucky History Podcast. Anyone can join in and add comments or questions live on the show. There is a different historical topic each week.
At Carlson Software, we're big believers in the strength of the local community. We believe in knowing your roots and what brought you to where you are today. W...
At Carlson Software, we're big believers in the strength of the local community. We believe in knowing your roots and what brought you to where you are today. We're proud to have the beautiful Limestone Park right next door to our headquarters office in Maysville, Kentucky, and are now proud to have a representation of the regions historical figures commemorated there.
We hope you enjoy the installation of the famed frontiersman, Simon Kenton. If you ever get the chance to visit Maysville you can find his statue along with a sculpted bronze bust of Native American Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh right next to our office.
At Carlson Software, we're big believers in the strength of the local community. We believe in knowing your roots and what brought you to where you are today. We're proud to have the beautiful Limestone Park right next door to our headquarters office in Maysville, Kentucky, and are now proud to have a representation of the regions historical figures commemorated there.
We hope you enjoy the installation of the famed frontiersman, Simon Kenton. If you ever get the chance to visit Maysville you can find his statue along with a sculpted bronze bust of Native American Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh right next to our office.
Simon Kenton is a well known frontiersmen and brought many settlers into Kentucky.
Audible: AudibleTrial.com/kyhistorypod
Facebook & Twitter: @kyhistorypod
Patreon: patreon.com/kyhistorypod
Sources
The Kentucky Encyclopedia
Library of Congress
In this episode we discuss another famous Kentucky frontiersmen Simon Kenton. We've had to break this discussion into two parts. The first part focusing on Simon Kentons early life.
Contact: Facebook or Twitter @kyhistorypod
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: patreon.com/kyhistorypod
Audible: audibletrial.com/kyhistorypod
Simon Kenton's story told in the manner of Simon Kenton himself.
Paducah 2 Television is produced through the facilities and administration of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
In this episode of History Nuts, we discuss the history and life of Simon Kenton. Simon Kenton was one of the first white men into Kentucky long before settlement. His leadership and exploits have sealed him in greatness in American History.
History Nuts is a LIVE show, on Facebook Live, airing most Thursday evenings at 9pm EST. The show is hosted by Russ Carson, Jr., Founder of Family Tree Nuts, and Jameson Cable, Founder of Kentucky History Podcast. Anyone can join in and add comments or questions live on the show. There is a different historical topic each week.
At Carlson Software, we're big believers in the strength of the local community. We believe in knowing your roots and what brought you to where you are today. We're proud to have the beautiful Limestone Park right next door to our headquarters office in Maysville, Kentucky, and are now proud to have a representation of the regions historical figures commemorated there.
We hope you enjoy the installation of the famed frontiersman, Simon Kenton. If you ever get the chance to visit Maysville you can find his statue along with a sculpted bronze bust of Native American Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh right next to our office.
Simon Kenton was born at the headwaters of Mill Run in the Bull Run Mountains on April 3, 1755, in what is now Fauquier County, Virginia to Mark Kenton, Sr. (an immigrant from Ireland) and Mary Miller Kenton (whose family was Scots-Welsh in ancestry). (His birthplace was then part of Prince William County prior to formation of Fauquier in 1759). In 1771, at the age of 16, thinking he had killed a man in a jealous rage (the fight began over the love of a girl), Kenton fled into the wilderness of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio, where for years he went by the name "Simon Butler." After learning that his victim had lived, Kenton took back his original surname.
The HenryCounty and Eminence swim teams took part in the SimonKentonPioneer Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 4. The Wildcats placed 10th combined with 153 points ... On the boys’ side, Liam Buckley led with 21 points and Esdon Prewitt earned 10 points ... .
Evan Iles, SimonKenton – He took second place in the 200-yard individual medley (2.16.73) and third in the 500-yard freestyle (5.42.60) while helping two relay teams to top two finishes at the Simon Kenton Pioneer Invitational.
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have been blessed with an absurd amount of girls basketball talent over the years. There have been Ms ... The next wave of talent isn't far off ... Her are the top freshmen in Greater Cincinnati ... Bella Ober, SimonKenton.
SimonKentonHigh School has named Joe Wynn as the 13th head football coach in school history ... In a press release, athletic director Troy Roberts said that Wynn is committed to continuing the tradition that is Simon Kenton football.
The high school girls basketball season has reached its halfway point. On both sides of the river, teams have stepped up and surprised during the first month and a half of the season ... 6.Ohio ... 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... T-7 ... T-7 ... 9 ... 10 ... Brynli Pernell, SimonKenton - 17.1.
The first KentuckyMediaPoll high school basketball rankings for the 2024-25 season are out ... Each voter also lists the top five teams in their region ... 2 ... Rank-school (FPV) Record Pts. 1. St ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... SimonKenton, 4 ... Simon Kenton 11-2 80 ... Simon Kenton, 4.
COLUMBUS — Listed below is Saturday’s Ohio high school boys basketball roundup ... 28. In recent action on Dec ... Akr ... 28 ... Akr ... 28 ... E ... KentonRidge in a basketball game.St ... Northridge faced off against Simon Kenton and WarsawRiverView took on Philo on Dec.