who is the colonel of this place?
It is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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The distinction of being named a Kentucky colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 
what was charles s. morehead's profession? Politician. which political roles did he play? U.S. Representative from Kentucky and Governor of Kentucky. when did he become the latter one? 1855. did he take part in any war? Yes. which one? The Civil War. what was his role in it? A delegate to the Border State Convention. which  place is he from? Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky. what is the geographic location of the last one? It is situated in the Upland South. which are its inhabitants? English, Irish and German. is there any specific animal industry present here? Yes, for horses. what is the significance of this industry? It offers horse racing and auctions drawing buyers from around the world.
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Kentucky [SEP] Kentucky colonel
The distinction of being named a Kentucky colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Commissions for Kentucky colonels are given by the Governor and the Secretary of State to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to a community, state or the nation. The sitting governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky bestows the honor of a colonel's commission, by issuance of letters patent. Kentucky colonels are commissioned for life and act officially as the state's goodwill ambassadors.