Samuel Hardesty is Sheriff.

• The town of Walton is established.
• Boone County's enslaved population reaches its peak at 21.8% of the total population.

• Neighboring Kenton County, named for frontiersman Simon Kenton, is created from Campbell County.
• One-fourth of Kentucky's population is enslaved.

• Victorious War of 1812 commander William Henry Harrison wins the U.S. Presidential election.
• Slaves on the Spanish ship Amistad revolt. Seizing the ship, they take it to Connecticut.

• Boone County Tax Lists, 1840: District 1, District 2.