Acts Passed at the First Session of the Thirty-Eighth General Assembly for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, 1830
This is a historical, government-era record of laws enacted in Kentucky in 1830.
It collects acts about local government, infrastructure, education, and public administration, offering a snapshot of how the state organized roads, courts, and community institutions in the early 19th century.
Readers will find directives on county courts, turnpikes and wilderness roads, the governance of rail and bridge projects, and provisions affecting towns, precincts, and public offices. The text also notes special allowances, incorporations, and assignments that shaped local development and public services of the era.
- Entries cover road building, bridge construction, and navigation with specific tolls and exemptions.
- There are acts related to county governance, court schedules, and the regulation of elected offices.
- Several provisions concern education institutions, seminary lands, and religious or community organizations.
- The volume includes administrative details on land grants, surveys, and the organization of turnpikes.
Ideal for researchers of Kentucky legal history, local governance, or 19th‑century public policy. This edition presents the act texts in their historical context for understanding how Kentucky met the needs of its towns and counties in 1830.