Named for John Filson, author of first history of Kentucky, "The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke," 1784. Founded by Col. Reuben T. Durrett. Formed in his home here May 15, 1884 by: Reubin T. Durrett, George M. Davie, John Mason Brown, Basil W. Duke, Thomas W. Bullitt, Alex P. Humphrey, William Chenault, James S. Pirtle, Richard H. Collins, Thomas Speed.