Kentucky Encyclopedia This link opens in a new windowSearchable online version of the 1993 edition of The Kentucky Encyclopedia. The encyclopedia's 2,000-plus entries reflect all areas of the commonwealth from prehistoric settlement to the early 1990's, recording Kentuckians' achievements in art, architecture, business, education, politics, religion, science, and sports. Biographical sketches of all Kentucky's governors and U.S. senators, noted congressmen and state and local politicians, and other Kentuckians who have had national impact.