Historical Society of Hopkins County

05/20/2026

We had fun visitors all day today. One is researching the Loch Mary concrete structures, one is researching Munn School the one room schoolhouse, and we have a flag case ready to receive the flag from our American 250th anniversary celebration this summer. We also had a donation of WWII era safety razors by Gillette like were issued to our soldiers. The museum is part of the community and interest in our research ability is appreciated. We also are looking for articles for our next Yearbook. We also partner and work with Hopkins County Kentucky Genealogical Societythat has tools like newspapers.com that can search for dates, issues, and topics.

05/15/2026

With Madisonville Noon Kiwanis Club – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/13/2026

🌟🌟 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌟🌟
Richard L. Frymire, Jr., migrated to Hopkins County in 1959 from Irvington, Kentucky. He attended Centre College in Danville, Kentucky graduating in 1952 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and met his wife, Phyllis, whom he wed in 1955. In 1956, he entered law school at the University of Kentucky graduating in 1959 with a LLB/JD. He has had three distinct and successful careers during his lifetime.

His military career is extensive including time in the US Navy and USMC as well as Kentucky Air National Guard and US Air Force flight commander. He retired in June 1983 with the rank of Major General. In 2006 Major General Frymire was inducted into the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame.

His legal career began in 1959 when he arrived in Hopkins County. His private legal practice spanned more than 60 years of service to our community. Gen. Frymire served on the State Courts of Kentucky; U.S. District Courts, Kentucky; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; and Supreme Court of United States. In 2005, he was named by The Kentucky Bar Association as its Outstanding Lawyer of the Year.

His public service career began as State Representative in 1962. He served as State Senator from 1966 to 1970 and Adjutant General for the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1971 to 1977. He has served our community in many other roles including Judge Executive of Hopkins County, President of the Historical Society, 65 year member of Madisonville Noon Kiwanis club, and named Lions Club Citizen of the Year.

In 2025, Madisonville Community College officially dedicated the Richard and Phyllis Frymire Theater at the Glema Mahr Center for the arts for playing an integral role in the construction of MCC as well as longstanding support to the College and Arts Center.

This is just a snippet of his service to this community, our state, and our country and we are honored to call him a fellow Kiwanian! 🌟

05/13/2026

LAST REMINDER! Madisonville Salutes is THIS SATURDAY!

Join us at Madisonville City Park on Saturday, May 16 from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM for an unforgettable day honoring our veterans, active military, and first responders. ❤️🤍💙

Bring the whole family and help us celebrate, remember, and honor those who serve our country and communities.

📍 Madisonville City Park
🗓 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We’ll see you there, Madisonville!

05/11/2026

America 250 celebration in Hopkins County, KY.

05/11/2026

Save the Date!!

05/11/2026

"Just a reminder about our meeting, Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 am at the Government Center. Details below:

Also, if you are planning to attend the Luncheon and program "Many Faces of the American Revolution," May 30th, we need your reservations and tickets paid for by Friday, May 15th. We need to give the caterers the number and the money. We only have five spots left.

Saturday, May 16th, at 10:00 am Meeting at the Government Center Fiscal Court Room, 56 N. Main Street. The program will be presented by Amy Bowman "Nortonville The Crossroads of Kentucky."

Saturday, May 30th, at 12:00 pm Special Revolutionary War Luncheon at Covenant Community Church, 1055 N. Main Street. Prior to the 250th Celebration on Jun 28th in Madisonville, this is a Special Event "The Many Faces of the American Revolution." There will be a troupe of performers presenting this 1½ hour program. Lunch tickets will be $25.00 which includes a full meal and the program. Seating is limited to 60 people. Tickets must be purchased in advance by May 15th.

If you need to pay for your tickets, we will be at the Society today from 9 until noon and Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. If you can't make those times, please call me and I will make arrangements to meet you at the Society by Friday, May 15th.
270-245-0250 Theresa Ray"

Information from Hopkins County Kentucky Genealogical Society

05/08/2026

04/30/2026

The museum is open. The new phone 270-821-3986 has voice mail. Free tours of our museum.

04/21/2026

Our new phone is installed with a second floor second handset. Our number is 270-821-3986. It is set with a screen where it asks your name and only then connects to screen out robot calls. You can leave a message with your call back number. Our new phone should hold a charge longer than 20 seconds unlike the old phone. Even a museum has to upgrade technology.