“Earthquakes”
Date
2-11-1812
Newspaper
Lexington Kentucky Gazette
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 1
Newspaper Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Serial Number
230
Abstract
Felt report for the February 6, 1812 earthquake. Reports that “no material injury from its effect as yet-”. Mentions damage to brick houses and chimneys at Frankfort, Louisville, Paris all in Kentucky and Chillicothe, Ohio.
Transcript
EARTHQUAKES. On the morning of Thursday last, about half past three o'clock, another violent shock of an earthquake was felt at this place. We have heard of no material injury from its effects as yet; --at Frankfort, Louisville, Paris and Chillicothe, some chimneys and brick houses were slightly damaged. This shock was more severe and of longer duration, than any of the former-and caused very general alarm. Several shocks of less force have been noticed since.
Recommended Citation
"“Earthquakes”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 223.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/223
