Fred A. Vaughn (December 8, 1876 – January 21, 1927) was an American educator, attorney, and politician who served as Secretary of State of Kentucky from 1920 to 1924.

Fred A. Vaughn was born on December 8, 1876, in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, as the fifth child of H.S.

[1][2] In 1904, Vaughn was elected a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Johnson and Martin counties.

He served as secretary of state for four years from 1920 to 1924 under governors Edwin P. Morrow and William J.

[1][2] After leaving office, Vaughn worked as a receiver for the Ohio Valley Fire and Marine Insurance Company.