Search results
Hillsboro was once a wholesale (or commission) town for Eastern Kentucky people, who came from West Liberty, etc. Three men operated a commission house in Hillsboro before 1878. They operated horse teams to Maysville, brought goods to Hillsboro, then hauled the goods by ox teams to the mountains.
Hillsboro is an unincorporated community in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States. Hillsboro is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 111 and Kentucky Route 158 , 9.8 miles (15.8 km) south-southeast of Flemingsburg .
Hillsboro is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 111 and Kentucky Route 158, 9.8 miles (15.8 km) south-southeast of Flemingsburg. History. First called Foudraysville for the Foudray family of early settlers, it was renamed Hillsboro when the post office opened in 1833.
Hillsboro is a Fleming county community about 11 miles south of Flemingsburg. It was originally known as Foudraysville for the family which first settled in the area and was later changed to Hillsboro, named for its location on a hill. The Hillsboro post office opened in 1833.
Learn about the history of those that came before us. We are fortunate that our community has members working to preserve this history and continuing to seek out the stories of ordinary people – beyond the land owners and judges.
The Hillsboro Covered Bridge, located in Fleming County, Kentucky, is a historic and picturesque landmark that stands as a testament to the region's rich heritage and craftsmanship.
The Hillsboro Covered Bridge stretches across Fox Creek in Fleming County adjacent to Kentucky Route 111, 13.6 miles outside of Flemingsburg. It is of the Multiple Kingpost truss design with a full top lateral system.
