Tag Archives: Ohio River

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”

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”

Forts and Stations of Jefferson County: A Historical Journey

In my last post, Preston, Floyd, and Breckinridge; Revolutionary War Names are a Link to the Past (Part 1), I discussed Floyd’s Station. As noted in that post, Stations were basically mini-forts positioned throughout Colonial Kentucky. Pioneers and explorers west of the Appalachian Mountains used these Stations to defend themselves against the constant attack ofContinue reading “Forts and Stations of Jefferson County: A Historical Journey”

Floyd’s Station: A Revolutionary War Legacy

Revolutionary War history is hidden among subdivisions and apartment complexes in Jefferson County, Kentucky, but the names of these important families remain in plain sight.

The Untold Story of Offutt-Cole Tavern in Kentucky

Sitting quietly on the corner of US 60 and KY 1681, in between Midway and Versailles, Kentucky, is a building so full of history, that one would think it would be on a list of historic places to visit. But, it’s not.