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BOURBON COUNTY, situated in the northern of Kentucky, between Kentucky and Licking rivers. Length, 16 miles; mean breadth, 11; with an area 176 square miles. The face of the country is somewhat hilly, and the soil fertile and well cultivated. Seat of justice, Paris. Pop. in 1830, 18,434; in 1840, 14,478; in 1850, 14,466.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 49.
COVINGTON, city, p.v., Kenton co., Ky., 85 ms. N.E. of Frankfort; from W. 493 ms. Watered by Ohio river and Licking creek. (Fanning's, 1853)
CYNTHIANA, c.h., p.v., seat of justice of Harrison co., Ky., 37 ms. N.E. of Frankfort; from W. 505 ms. Watered by South Fork Licking river. (Fanning's, 1853)
FLEMING COUNTY, situated toward the northeasterly part of Kentucky, with Licking river on the southwest. Area, 570 square miles. Face of the country undulating; soil, fertile. Seat of justice, Flemingsburgh. Pop. in 1810, 8,947; in 1820, 12,186; in 1830, 13,500; in 1840, 13,268; in 1850, 13,916.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 123.
CARROLL COUNTY, situated on the northerly boundary of Kentucky, on the south side of the Ohio river, and traversed by Kentucky river. Area, 140 square miles. Seat of justice, Carrollton. Pop. in 1840, 3,966; in 1850, 5,526. (Fanning's, 1853)
GRANT COUNTY, situated in the northerly part of Kentucky. Area, 184 square miles. Face of the country hilly; soil of middling quality. Seat of justice, Williamstown. Pop. in 1820, 1,805; in 1830, 2,987; in 1840, 4,192; in 1850, 6,531.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 141.
HENRY COUNTY, situated in the northern part of Kentucky, with Kentucky river on the northeast. Area, 260 square miles. Face of the country hilly and broken; soil fertile. Seat of justice, Newcastle. Pop. in 1810, 6,777; in 1820, 10,816; in 1830, 11,395; in 1840, 10,015; in 1850, 11,442.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 155.
HOPKINS COUNTY, situated in the westerly part of Kentucky, with Green river on the northeast. Area, 750 square miles. Seat of justice, Madisonville. Pop. in 1810, 2,964; in 1820, 5,322; in 1830, 6,763; in 1840, 9,171; in 1850, 12,441.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 159
RUSSELL COUNTY, situated in the south part of Kentucky, and traversed by Cumberland river. Area, 260 square miles. Seat of justice, Jamestown. Pop. in 1810, 3,879; in 1840, 4,238; in 1850, 5,349.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 316.
KENTON COUNTY, situated on the northerly boundary of Kentucky, on Ohio river. Area, 150 square miles. Seat of justice, Independence. Pop. in 1840, 7,816; in 1850, 17,038.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 177.
LEWIS COUNTY, situated on the northerly boundary of Kentucky, with Ohio river on the north. Area, 375 square miles. Face of the country, hilly; soil productive. Seat of justice, Clarksburgh. Pop. in 1830, 5,206; in 1840, 6,303; in 1850, 7,202.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 188.
LEXINGTON, city, seat of justice of Fayette co., Ky., 24 ms. S. E. of Frankfort, situated on a branch of Elkhorn river, 70 miles from Louisville, and 515 from Washington. It is the oldest town in the state, and was formerly the capital. It has many handsome, paved streets. Main street being 75 feet wide, and 1 1/2 miles in length. The noble shade-trees that border the streets, give it a pleasing appearance.
MADISON COUNTY, situated toward the east part of Kentucky, with Kentucky river on the north. Area, 520 square miles. Seat of justice, Richmond. Pop. in 1820, 15,954; in 1830, 18,751; in 1840, 16,355; in 1850, 15,727.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 201.
MASON COUNTY, situated on the northerly boundary of Kentucky, with Ohio river on the north. Area, 260 square miles. Face of the country hilly; soil near the streams fertile. Seat of justice, Washington. Pop. in 1810, 12,459; in 1820, 13,588; in 1830, 16,203; in 1840, 15,719; in 1850, 18,344.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 211.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, situated toward the northeast part of Kentucky. Area, 260 square miles. Face of the country uneven; soil productive. Seat of justice, Mount Sterling. Pop. in 1810, 12,975; in 1820, 9,587; in 1830, 10,221; in 1840, 9,332; in 1850, 9,903.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 233.
PENDLETON COUNTY, situated on the northeasterly boundary of Kentucky, with Ohio river on the northeast, and traversed by Licking river. Area, 450 square miles. Face of the country, broken; soil, sterile. Seat of justice, Falmouth. Pop. in 1810, 3,061; in 1820, 3,086; in 1830, 3,866; in 1840, 4,455; in 1850, 6,774.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 283.
TRIMBLE COUNTY, situated on the northwesterly boundary of Kentucky, with Ohio river on the northwest. Area, 150 square miles. Seat of justice, Bedford. Pop. in 1840, 4,480; in 1850, 5,963.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 359.
MORGAN COUNTY, situated in the easterly part of Kentucky, and traversed by Licking river. Area, 890 square miles. Seat of justice, West Liberty. Pop. in 1840, 4,603; in 1850, 7,620.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 235.
WOODFORD COUNTY, situated toward the north part of Kentucky, with Kentucky river on the southwest. Area, 154 square miles. Seat of justice, Versailles. Pop. in 1810, 9,659; in 1820, 12,207; in 1830, 12,273; in 1840, 11,740; in 1850, 12,423.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 397.
BALTIMORE COUNTY, situated in the northerly part of Maryland, on the north side of Patapsco river, and the westerly side of Chesapeake bay. Length, about 30 miles; mean breadth, 25, with an area of 750 square miles. The face of the country is agreeably diversified by hill and dale, abundantly wooded and watered, and generally well cultuvated, tha soil being good for grazing, orchards, and the production of grain. Courts are held at Baltimore. Pop., in 1820, exclusive o
CALVERT COUNTY, situated in the south part of Maryland, between Patuxent river and Chesapeake bay. Area, 264 square miles. Seat of justice, Prince Frederick. Pop. in 1840, 9,229; in 1850, 9,646.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 64.
CAMBRIDGE, c. h., p. v., seat of justice of Dorchester co. Md., 61 ms. S.E. of Annapolis; from W. 101 ms. Watered by Choptauk river. (Fanning's, 1853)
CARROLL COUNTY, situated on the north boundary of Maryland, on the northwest side of Patapsco river. Area, 500 square miles. Seat of justice, Westminster. Pop. in 1840, 17,241 ; in 1850, 20,616.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 68.
Chestertown, Md., Kent co. On the W. side of Chester River, 30 miles above its mouth. 54 miles N. E. from Annapolis. A branch of the Maryland University is located here, called Washington College. (Gazetteer of the United States of America, 1854)
CHESTERTOWN, c. h., p. v., Seat of justice of Kent co., Md., 54 ms, N. E. of Annapolis; from W. 94 ms. Watered by Chester river. (Fanning's, 1853)
CUMBERLAND, c. h., p. v., seat of justice of Alleghany co., Md., 166 ms., N. W. of Annapolis; from W. 134 ms. Watered by Potomac river and Will's creek. Pop. 6,067. (Fanning's, 1853)
DORCHESTER COUNTY, situated toward the southeasterly part of Maryland, with Chesapeake bay on the west. Area, 640 square miles. Face of the country level and marshy; soil sandy and of middling quality. Seat of justice, Cambridge. Pop. in 1810, 18,108; in 1820, 17,700; in 1830, 18,0686; in 1840, 18,843; in 1850, 18,887.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 106.
FREDERICK COUNTY, situated on the northern boundary of Maryland with Potomac river on the southwest. Area, 750 square miles. Face of the country moderatley even, inclined toward the south. Soil, fertile. Seat of justice, Fredericktown. Pop. in 1810, 34,437; in 1820, 40450; in 1830, 45,793; in 1840, 36,405; in 1850, 40,987.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 130.
Frederick, Md., City, and seat of justice of Frederick co. Situated on Carroll Creek, 3 miles above its entrance into Monococy Creek, 43 miles W. from Annapolis, and 61 W. by N. from Baltimore. It lies on the old traveled road between Baltimore and Wheeling, and a short distance N. of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, with which it is connected by a branch 3 miles long at a point near the Monococy Viaduct.
PRINCE GOERGE'S COUNTY, situated on the southwesterly boundary of Maryland, with Potomac river on the southwest, and the Patuxent on the east. Area, 575 square miles. Face of the country, uneven; soil of middling quality. Seat of justice, Upper Mariborough. Pop. 1810, 20,569; in 1820, 20,216; in 1830, 20,473; in 1840, 19539; in 1850, 21,550.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, situated on the north boundary of Maryland, with Potomac river on the southwest. Area, 440 square miles. Face of the country broken and mountainous; soil, where alluvial, fertile. Seat of justice, Hagerstown. Pop. in 1810, 18,730; in 1820, 23,075; in 1830, 25,268; in 1840, 28,850; in 1850, 30,848.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 376.
WORCESTER COUNTY, situated on the southeast boundary of Maryland, with the Atlantic ocean on the east. Area, 700 square miles. Seat of justice, Snow Hill. Pop. in 1810, 16,971; in 1820, 17,521; in 1830, 18,271; in 1840, 18,377; in 1850, 18,979.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 398.
ALLEGAN COUNTY, situated in the southwestern part of Michigan, on Lake Michigan. Length about 35 miles; breadth, 20, with an area of about 700 square miles. The soil is generally rich alluvion. It is drained by Kalamazoo, Black, and Rabbit rivers. Courts are held at Allegan, the chief town. Pop. in 1840, 1,783; in 1850, 5,125. (Fanning's, 1853)
Organised in 1857 from parts of Mackinac County and unorganized territory.
ANN ARBOR, p.v., c.h., seat of justice of Washtenaw co., Mich., 42 ms. W. of Detroit. From W. 535 ms. Watered by Huron river. Pop. 4,868. (Fannings, 1853)
