Goodness, I’m trying to figure out how I am just getting to writing this post from a visit we made at the end of Summer 2025. But, here I am, just getting to it. If you’re one of my followers, you’ve read my posts about Ruby Laffoon’s Cabin, Adsmore House, Rose Hill, and LBL. PaducahContinue reading “Exploring Paducah: A Historical Journey”
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Delia Ann Webster: The Petticoat Abolitionist of Kentucky
Delia Ann Webster, an impactful figure in U.S. and Kentucky history, became involved in the Underground Railroad. She helped the Hayden family escape slavery and was imprisoned. Later, she established a farm supporting freed individuals in Trimble County. Her legacy remains influential even with little to no recognition today.
Exploring the Historic Joseph Holt Home
The Judge Joseph Holt Home has been beautifully restored by the Friends of the Holt Home in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
Exploring the Rich History of Louisville’s Waterworks
The Louisville Water Tower, the world’s oldest ornamental water tower, was constructed in the 1850s to address severe epidemics in Louisville, KY. Engineers Theodore Scowden and Charles Hermany designed it to ensure clean water supply. The structures have undergone restorations and continue to symbolize the city’s commitment to clean water and historical architecture.
Exploring Brandenburg, KY: Jailhouse Pizza, Buttermilk Falls, and Historic Landmarks
Brandenburg is a beautiful town situated along the Ohio River where you can dine in an old jail, watch barges move downriver, and walk to scenic waterfalls.
From Belmont to Fitchburg: Discovering Kentucky’s Iron Furnace Legacy
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.