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City of Slaughters
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According to local tradition, it was named for Augustus G. Slaughter who won the right to name the town and post office after winning a game of cards. The post office was established as Slaughtersville on January 29, 1856, with Henry A. Prater, postmaster. Slaughter himself served as postmaster from 1860 to 1865 and was succeeded by Stiman. Though the post office was renamed Slaughters in 1915, the town remained Slaughtersville from its incorporation in 1861 until 1967 when the Board on Geographic Names reversed an earlier decision and conformed to common usage and the present name of the post office.
"HE NAMED THE TOWN OF SLAUGHTERS"
Gustavus Green Slaughter, Sr.
(Born Dec. 1832 – Died Apr. 13, 1918)
It was a “Game of Chance” back in the 1850’s that gave this town its name. “Gus” Slaughter and “Billy” Stiman each wanted the town named after themselves. Some say they played “Seven-up” a card game. Others say, “Checkers.” The game lasted for four hours and was played in Slaughter’s store. Gus Slaughter won!
Gus was born in Todd County, KY. His father was from Virginia. Gus studied medicine for a brief time before moving to Webster County. He married Kate Morris on Oct. 31, 1860. They had seven children.
Gus built the first store in Slaughters in 1855. The town was incorporated on April 4th, 1861. The store was a merchantile trading post. Gus also owned much land and was a tobacconist. He was postmaster from Nov. 1, 1860 to Aug. 8, 1865 during the time of the great Civil War. He and his family removed to Nebo, then Henderson, Indianapolis, St. Louis and then finally, Memphis, Tenn. Gus died in Memphis in 1918 at the age of 85. He and most of his family are buried in the Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson, Kentucky.
"HE STAYED TO HELP BUILD SLAUGHTERS"
Frederick William Stiman
(Born Nov. 2, 1838 – Died July 30, 1912)
Born in Minden, Prussia (now Germany) the son of Frederick W. and Hannah L. Stiman, “Billy” left his native country at the age of 16 to avoid the compulsory draft. He landed in New Orleans in 1854. A year later he came to what would become Slaughters looking for his older brother, Godlick. He hitched a ride on the back of a wagon driven by Chesley Williams.
Billy first married Martha Janice Reynolds. She died leaving two small sons. Billy later married Sydnie A. Crowley, a widow who had two children by her first marriage. The new union produced several children, some passing in infancy.
Billy helped to build the new railroad that came through Slaughters. By trade he was a cabinet maker. He also owned and operated a blacksmith shop, a brick kiln and built the first brick church – Zion. He was also the town’s first police judge and was postmaster for at least ten years. Mr. Stiman died on July 30, 1912 at the age of 74. He is buried in Slaughter’s cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Call (270) 875-9947, Timmy Moore, Water Superintendent he can be reached 24/7.
Yes, according to the ordinance the customer will need to supply proof the leak was fixed and adjustments will be given at that time. Contact the water office.
No, the city does not give discounts for filling up pools.
Property taxes can be mailed, put in drop box, or paid in person at the city office.
City Board meetings are held the second Monday night of the month at 6pm at the City Office building.
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