Gallatin County

  • County Seat:
    Shawneetown
  • Previous Seats:
    Shawneetown, 1812; Equality, 1814; Shawneetown, 1848
  • Area:
    328 square miles
  • Population:
    3,155 (1820 census) - 5,589 (2010 census)
  • Named for:
    Albert Gallatin, Pennsylvania Representative and Secretary of Treasury
  • Created on:
    September 14, 1812

Images

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Cases

Slocumb v. Kuykendall

The case involved a slander accusation implying theft against Slocumb. The plaintiff alleged three counts of slander, but the defendant pleaded not guilty. After the trial, the court instructed the jury to find in favor of the defendant, stating the evidence did not support the plaintiff's claims. The defendant's words, as recounted by witnesses, did not directly align with the charges. Thus, the court affirmed the judgment in favor of the defendant.