Eddyville is the county seat of Lyon County, which is located in the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky. The county was created in 1854, from a part of Caldwell County.

Colonel Matthew Lyon was the first settler to come to what is know know as Lyon County. He was born in Ireland in 1750 and came to America some 15 years later.  Lyon not only cast the decisive vote that elected Thomas Jefferson as President of the United States, but earlier, in 1798, he had been prosecuted under the Sedition Act, which he had publicly opposed.
 

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 Imprisoned and fined, the prosecution produced the natural result at that time - Lyon was re-elected by an overwhelming majority. The prosecution was of doubtful legality and combined with a charge of jury-packing, Lyon’s continuation in office was assured. He eventually became a Kentucky legislator, serving from 1802 until 1811. In 1820 Lyon was appointed by President Monroe as factor to the Cherokee Indian Nation.

Contrary to Popular belief, the County was not named for Matthew Lyon, but for his son, Chittenden Lyon, who served four terms as a representative in Congress from 1827-1835.

Lake Barkley and the famous Land Between the Lakes are located partially in Lyon County. This rich recreational area is known throughout the county.
 

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