The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels was first established during the depression in 1933 by Governor Ruby Laffoon to raise tax-revenues and attract attention to the state, it was founded based on the recommendation of Governor Flem Sampson in 1931 and the enthusiasm of colonels to establish an order and brotherhood.
The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels was initially established during the depression in 1933 by Governor Ruby Laffoon to boost tax revenues and draw attention to the state, it originated based on Governor Flem Sampson's suggestion in 1931 and the colonels' eagerness to create an order and brotherhood.