Kentucky

January 25, 1861.   The legislature urges a national convention on secession. ^{Long 29}

May 20, 1861.   Frankfort:   Gov. Beriah Magoffin declares Kentucky's neutrality and warns Union and Confederate governments not to enter the state; otherwise, Kentucky militia will defend its territory.   Nevertheless, Kentucky soon will be invaded by both Union and Confederate troops and it will have official Union and unofficial Confederate governments. ^{Long 76}