Streets of Augusta

Augusta is located in Bracken County, Kentucky, at the convergence of the Ohio River and Bracken Creek, approximately 42 miles east of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Ohio River borders the northern part of the City; it flows in a straight westerly direction for nine miles without the obstruction of a floodwall. Riverside Drive in Augusta offers an incredible long-range view of this picturesque river valley. Many people believe it is the most beautiful view of the valley in the entire state of Kentucky.

The area was part of a Revolutionary War grant by Virginia to Capt. Phillip Buckner, who first visited here in 1781. Buckner returned in 1796 with 40 Virginia families. Augusta was named in honor of his former home, Augusta County, Virginia. The Legislature of Kentucky issued its charter on October 2, 1797. At the request of Capt. Buckner, the town trustees were chosen and Buckner deeded them 600 acres of land on which the city is located. They were sold as “in lots” in 1795.

On September 27, 1862, Colonel Basil Duke led seven companies (350 men) of Morgan’s Raiders, with two pieces of artillery, onto the cemetery hill overlooking the town. Augusta was being protected by 150 “home guards” under the direction of Colonel Joshua T. Bradford, and three Union gunboats stationed just off shore. After Duke fired only a few rounds of artillery, the gunboats abandoned their posts, leaving the town without proper protection. A fierce battle ensued on the streets in the center of town. Thirty-five men lost their lives that day and many more were wounded. Colonel Duke ordered several of the buildings to be set afire. A monument was erected in the 1880’s, commemorating the death of 11 unknown Confederate soldiers who lost their life in the battle.

The 1811 Augusta Jail is the oldest jail in the state of Kentucky on its original foundation. The 1st floor, the prisoner’s quarters, have been restored and is open to the public. The second story, the jailer’s living quarters, is currently being renovated and will be open soon. One may take a self-guided tour of the dungeon and the debtor’s portions of the jail. There are many interesting stories about this jail. It is a must see for anyone interested in the history of Augusta.

Augusta was the seat of government in Bracken County. The 1st session of the court was held in a log house built in 1803; it is still standing today at the corner of Parkview and 3rd Street. In the late 1830’s, the county seat was moved to Brooksville, where it remains today.

When we walked the streets of Augusta, it gave you the feeling of stepping back into history, the river walk alone, reminds me of the French quarter, there was a couple of strange situations that happened, at one point we walked by a garden and I thought I saw a shadow move, at that time I asked Tracy Wilson (co-founder, Investigator) to take 3 quick snap shots with the digital camera, and we caught something in one of those pics, what seems to be a figure. And another pic that we took looking down the river walk, seems to have a strange anomaly. We didn't catch any EVPS. The people of Augusta claim that it is not no big deal to see a civil war solider walking the streets everyday, and alot of personal claims of activity through out the town, such as shadow figures, children sounds, women crying sounds, native American activity. Also the city of Augusta is known as well for part of the Underground railroad.

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