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Records
Wide variety of records including vital, school, and other government records. We have over 10,000 names.
Surnames
Over the years researchers have provided group charts, descendant charts, and biographies.
County History
In 1792, Kentucky was accepted into the fledging USA. Within 10 years, Floyd County was established.
County Formation
Made from three counties
On December 13, 1799, the Kentucky General Assembly formed Floyd County as the 40th Kentucky county from parts of Fleming, Montgomery, and Mason Counties. As the population grew, Floyd gave land to these counties: Clay, Harlan, Perry, Lawrence, Pike, Morgan, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Knott.
County Timeline
First settled in 1797
In 1800, Floyd County was Eastern Kentucky with its boundary reaching as far as the Virginia border. This timeline shows the relevant records from 1790 to 1950 to help you locate your ancestors.
Seeing Our Past
Photographys from early Floyd County
Photographs are just as important as the dates for your family group sheets. Over the years, many family researchers have shared their collections and memories with us.
Area Photos See areas of the county as they were in the 1900s.
People We have over 700 photos of Floyd County family members.
School Photos See the photos from early 1900s to 1950s.
Unknown Folks We have over 70 photos of unidentified folks. Can you identify any of them?