From the Jan. 9, 2013, Lincoln County, Ky, Interior Journal by Ben Kleppinger.
Kentucky played a big role in the War. Some 64% of U.S. casualties were from the state. Kentucky's involvement did not begin until 1813, but continued until the Battle of New Orleans in early 1815.
One of the noted soldiers in the war was William Whitley and another native, Kentucky Governor Isaac Shelby went into battle at the advanced age of his mid-60s.
In commemoration, a War of 1812-era U.S. flag with 15 stars will be flown at the courthouse.
Even Kentucky. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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