Metcalf's bank just below the mouth of Leatherwood, is well known to the older inhabitants. METCALF was a noted pioneer Methodist preacher 65 years old. He was a very graceful rider, & the accomplishment was greatly admired by William GREGORY, the class leader. Mr. GREGORY always rode a very fine horse, on a Sunday morning he & his wife started to meeting at the HAMRICK barn. Getting in front of his wife, he rode very fast & in his best style. " Rebecca", said he to his wife, " of whom do I remind you?" His wife replied that she did not remember anyone who rode just like he did. " Now Rebecca, watch me, & see if I don't ride like Brother METCALF." He rode up the bank, & under the inspiration, he most undoubtedly gave a very good imitation of the preacher's horsemanship. The good wife in order to please her husband's harmless vanity, said, " Well Billy, since you mentioned it, you do remind me very much of Brother METCALF." This was thought by neighbors to be a very good joke & so they called the place METCALF's Bank.
Colonel Isaac GREGORY was one of the first justices of the peace in Nicholas County & became a member of the County Court at Kessler's Cross Lanes in 1818.
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