From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (source)

The South Kentuckian (newspaper)

Author(s)/Publishing Information

United States; Kentucky; Christian; Hopkinsville : Wilgus & Townes, 1879-1883

Location(s)

Young Library Periodicals Microfilm: S-537 [1889-January 11, 1890 - 1892-March 7, 1918]

Earlier title: Hopkinsville Democrat

Later title: Semi-Weekly South Kentuckian

Access

Founded in 1866 by Col. J. M. Dodd. Several owners before being owned by Charles M. Meacham only and publihsed 1889-1918.

Library Location(s)

University of Kentucky Libraries

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers

Item Relations

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Cite This NKAA Entry:

“The South Kentuckian (newspaper),” Notable Kentucky African Americans Database, accessed October 11, 2026, https://nkaa.uky.edu/nkaa/items/show/300003451.

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