Welcome to Smithland, Kentucky
Smithland, the county seat of Livingston County, is located at the confluence of the Cumberland and Ohio Rivers. The red brick building on the riverfront, named the “Gower House,” is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was an inn built around 1780 for travelers along the rivers to stop for the night. The Jim R. Smith Memorial Bridge can be seen in the background. Flat boats, steamboats, ferries, and tow boats have played an important role in the history of Livingston County and its people.
Visit the Livingston County, Kentucky Farmers Market
The opening of the Livingston County Farmers market is scheduled for May 1st, 2026, in the courtyard of the Livingston County Historical Courthouse Museum. Market days will be the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The goal is to support local and regional agriculture, provide a way for growers to sell what they grow, raise, or produce on their farms. The Market invites local businesses and artisans to participate in these events. Items to be sold may include homegrown vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, eggs, honey, jams, baked goods, homemade soaps, candles, and woodworking.
For more information email: livcofarmmkt@gmail.com or call (270) 519-8737.
Please visit and like the Facebook page at: Livingston Co KY Farmers Market.
UpComing Events
America's 250 Celebration
Legacy of Liberty is a community-wide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, coming to Marion, Kentucky on June 26–27, 2026. Designed to connect people with the history that shaped our nation, the event invites residents and visitors alike to experience and reflect on America’s story in a meaningful, accessible way. The Historical Society will be participating in the event.
Historical Society Monthly Meetings
The Society holds its monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at the Livingston County Historical Courthouse Museum. The meeting is held in the main courtroom beginning at 9:30 a.m. Featured speakers will be announced.
Visit our Office in the Log Cabin
Join us at the Log Cabin and discover facts about your family tree, or research the book you are writing. Visit with friends who drop by and shop in our room full of books, T-shirts, calendars, ornaments, and a variety of other interestings finds!
About us
The Livingston County Historical Society was awarded the “Thomas D. Clark Award for Excellence” by the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort, Kentucky. We support community activities, provide historical programs, and host speakers of local interest. We work with county and state government officials, schools, and churches to help make Livingston County a great place to live and work. The Society was founded in 1984 by Terri & Terry Stallions, and Janeen Tramble.
