The iron production industry in Kentucky boomed in the 1830s, with 80 furnaces built between 1790 and 1900. These sandstone pyramids used smelting to extract iron from ore, powered by water and requiring significant resources and personnel. The industry declined due to resource depletion and competition, but remnants like the Belmont Furnace serve as historical landmarks.
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Discovering the Jack Jouett House: A Visit to History
I stumbled upon the Jack Jouett House a few years ago when my daughter and I were out on one of our excursions. The house was not open on that day, so I snapped a few pictures, and we went on down the road. I had intentions of returning when the home was open forContinue reading “Discovering the Jack Jouett House: A Visit to History”
How Corn Island Shaped Louisville’s Origins
Just a few days ago, I posted a photo of Corn Island on Facebook. I never know what will pique people’s interest, and I definitely didn’t see the popularity of the photo coming. In just 3 days, the post had reached 90,000+ people with over 1,600 likes and 300+ shares. Never have I ever had a post explodeContinue reading “How Corn Island Shaped Louisville’s Origins”
Visit Cave Hill: Nature, History, and Wildlife
Listed as a place to visit along the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail is the 296-acre Victorian-era Cemetery and Arboretum known as Cave Hill Cemetery. Situated just 2 1/2 miles east of downtown Louisville, the cemetery was chartered in 1848. As usual, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s step back, a little further in time, to what was originallyContinue reading “Visit Cave Hill: Nature, History, and Wildlife”
Exploring the Brown Family’s Rich History in Louisville
Many weeks ago, I stumbled upon the Brown Family Cemetery located in Brown Park in Louisville. If you follow my blog, you know all too well how excited I get to find an old cemetery. I took my pictures and returned home to do the research. While I fell down a rabbit hole that tookContinue reading “Exploring the Brown Family’s Rich History in Louisville”
Understanding the Long Run Massacre in Kentucky History
Marked on Shelbyville Rd. in eastern Jefferson County is the site of The Long Run Massacre. The marker of the event is easy to miss as it sits in front of Locust Creek neighborhood. While this photo shows the only thing to see today, it is quite an interesting piece of Kentucky history. As I’veContinue reading “Understanding the Long Run Massacre in Kentucky History”