HISTORIX Vintage 1793 Kentucky Map - 12x24 and 50 similar items

This is one of the earliest official depictions of the State of Kentucky and was produced one year after Kentucky’s admission into the United States as the fifteenth state. Numerous farms were being established in the region, which was famed for its fertile land and namesake Bluegrass which provided excellent grazing pastures for horses and livestock. The first European settlement in Kentucky was established in 1774 and began a period of growth as immigrants from France, Western Europe, and Great Britain flocked to the region and founded small villages based on cultural lines. Originally Kentucky was the western portion of Virginia, though they gained the right to seek statehood in 1789. Access was relatively simple for immigrants who could journey down the Ohio River or overland through the Cumberland Gap. These early periods of settlement would go on to shape Kentucky’s rich history and distinct culture. The state would become one of the most important border states during the American Civil War and remained loyal to the Union during the conflict. The region experienced prolonged prosperity as an exporter of significant cash crops like wheat, hay, and tobacco fueled economic expansion. The unique geography that changes from the mountainous east to the rolling green hills in the west remains some of the most pastoral land in America. The minimal style and classic aesthetic of this piece are very characteristic of productions from this era and display the advances made as technology improved in printing, illustration, and surveying occurred during the early twentieth century. Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.