Becoming the county seat of Harrison County in 1793, Cynthiana, Kentucky sits along the South Fork of the Licking River and boasts of a beautiful historic district found on the Historic Register.
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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.
Visit Versailles: History and Charm in Kentucky
Versailles, Kentucky is another beautiful, quaint small town that is quintessential KY!
Discover Midway, KY: From Railroad Origins to Modern Festivals
Midway, Kentucky was the first town in Kentucky created by a railroad company, and is one of the many historic “main street” towns working hard to keep its history alive.
Exploring Wickland: Home of Three Governors
Wickland, the Home of Three Governors, is located in Bardstown, right around the corner from My Old Kentucky Home. While my daughter and I have visited Bardstown on many occasions, we had never had the opportunity to tour Wickland. A few weeks ago, while online looking for something to do for the day, I cameContinue reading “Exploring Wickland: Home of Three Governors”
Exploring Bell’s Tavern: A Historic Kentucky Landmark
As we left Diamond Caverns on our last day trip, we were headed for the interstate, when I saw the historic sign for Bell’s Tavern. I had seen information about this tavern on one of my many searches, but I hadn’t remembered its location in Park City. With just a few turns, we arrived atContinue reading “Exploring Bell’s Tavern: A Historic Kentucky Landmark”