In 1896, W.Y. Allen, principal of Sebree
School was asked to write a history of the town of Sebree, in Webster County,
Kentucky. It was then published in the Earlington Bee on the 17 of December of
that year on p. 4. This post is based on Prof. Allen's history of Sebree.
1868: Sebree founded; formerly known as Springdale.
1868: L. & N. Railroad, which passes through
Sebree, completed.
1869: J.H. Sizemore owned the first blacksmith
shop.
1870: Field Willingham built the first tobacco
factory.
1870: First church built by the Christians. Now owned by Christians and General Baptists.
1872: M.A. Pratt taught the first school.
1877: James Caldwell owned the first livery stable.
1882: The Methodist built a church on Charles
Street.
1883: A disastrous fire destroyed the north side of
the business square on Main Street.
1885: A Catholic church was built on Dixon Street.
1889: A brick bank was built with a capital of
$25,000.
1892: Fire destroyed a tobacco factory and other
business houses.
1894: The Missionary Baptists built a church
opposite the Methodist church.
1895: Sebree Coal Company opened a mine.
1895: A two-story courthouse built on Spring
Street.
1896: Fire burned the south side of the business
square on Main Street.
As of this
writing in 1896, Sebree can boast of a band. They have played for several fairs
and rallies and went to Henderson when Hon. W.J. Bryan spoke.
Sebree's
facilities for educating the children have increased, there is now a large,
commodious building with modern improvements and is now under the principalship
of Prof. W.Y. Allen of Madisonville, Ky.
Sebree is as
good a health resort as can be found in this part of the state. Seldom will be
found so many different kinds of water as are found here. The Chalybeate
Spring, about a mile south of the depot, is a very healthful and
thirst-quenching water. There are two hotels at the spring. Different kinds of
water are found here, among which is an artesian well, said to be as healthful
as the chalybeate.
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