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 founded during the depression in 1933 by Governor Ruby Laffoon to enhance tax revenues and state recognition, it began based on Governor Flem Sampson's suggestion in 1931 and colonels' enthusiasm for establishing an order and brotherhood.