Stuart, Jesse (1906-1984) | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Jesse Hilton Stuart (August 8, 1906 - February 17, 1984) was an American writer, school teacher, and school administrator who is known for his short stories, poetry, and novels as well as non-fiction autobiographical works set in central Appalachia. Born and raised in Greenup County, Kentucky, Stuart relied heavily on the rural locale of northeastern Kentucky for his writings.[1] Stuart was named the poet laureate of Kentucky in 1954.

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