Kentucky Gazette
Encyclopedia
The Kentucky Gazette, or Kentucke Gazette, was the first newspaper published in the state of Kentucky
. It was started in Lexington
by Fielding and John Bradford
in 1787 (as Kentucke Gazette), and continued in 1789 with the current spelling of the state.
Currently, the newspaper is published in Frankfort
and released every other Wednesday.
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. It was started in Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region...
by Fielding and John Bradford
John Bradford (printer)
John Bradford was an early American settler in Kentucky, where he established himself as one of the territory's leading printers.-Biography:...
in 1787 (as Kentucke Gazette), and continued in 1789 with the current spelling of the state.
Currently, the newspaper is published in Frankfort
Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort is a city in Kentucky that serves as the state capital and the county seat of Franklin County. The population was 27,741 at the 2000 census; by population it is the 5th smallest state capital in the United States...
and released every other Wednesday.