The pictures contained on this page is an effort to provide a photographic documentation of the history of Floyd County, Ky.
Submission of photos to be included in this gallery will be appreciated. We are interested in pictures of individuals, family groups, places, and events. We are also interested in pictures from surrounding counties that once was part of Floyd County. Any pictures submitted and used will have proper credit given to the submitter.
For additional Floyd County Photos please visit The Samuel May Archive and The Samuel May House.
The following mini-gallery consists of photographs taken in Prestonsburg during "The Great Flood" of 1937. During January 1937 the State of Kentucky received an extreme amount of rainfall that remains unmatched. The average rainfall across the State equaled 15.77 inches. Pikeville recorded 18 days of measureable rainfall. Photographs courtesy of Kay Anne Frazier Wilborn.
Court Steet looking West from a point in front of the Harmon-Fitzpatrick House. The building visible on the left adjoined the Floyd County Courthouse. The steeple of the Baptist Church is visible on the right. For a larger image, click here.
Court Street looking east, with the Abigail Theater and the Baptist Church on the left. For a larger image, click here.
The home of Congressman A. J. May on Arnold Avenue. For a larger image, click here.
Photograph taken from the porch of the Harmon House, shows Court Street and the Floyd County Courthouse. For a larger image, click here.
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