Knox Historical Museum

The City of Barbourville’s phone directory is part of towns listed in Southeastern Telephone Co.’s 1931 directory, which was donated to the museum by

Way back in the 1880s, John A. Black operated a general merchandise store in Barbourville, Kentucky.

Way back in the 1880s, John A. Black operated a general merchandise store in Barbourville, Kentucky.

This promotional booklet focuses on Dishman Springs of Knox County, Kentucky, which was in existence as early as 1912 or before.

This promotional booklet focuses on Dishman Springs of Knox County, Kentucky, which was in existence as early as 1912 or before.

This little phone directory is filled with interesting information about Barbourville and other southeastern Kentucky towns in 1931.

This little phone directory is filled with interesting information about Barbourville and other southeastern Kentucky towns in 1931.

One of the more intriguing organizations in Knox County’s history was The Improved Order of Red Men, which was in existence in Barbourville around 191