We operate on seven miles of historic trackage once owned by the famed K&T Railway. Enjoy wide open vistas, roaring rivers, and the history and charm of Appalachia, as we transport you back in time to our halfway point- the Barthell Coal Camp, the sight of the Stearns Company’s Mines 1 and 2, and, today, […]
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As you tour this village, you will see the four cabin styles found on the Kentucky frontier. These styles include the simple one-room, the two-room, the saddlebag and the dogtrot. Also recognized in these cabins are the different types of notches such as the V, the half-lap and the dovetail. The log cabin became the
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The Black Gold Festival is Kentucky’s second largest festival (the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/mini-Marathon is the largest). Festival goers can see the Black Gold Bike Show, the Road Hazards Extreme Team Stunt Show, the Black Diamond Street Rod Show, Antique Appraisals, the Ugliest Lamp Contest, a parade, and an assortment of food vendors and arts
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Blair Creek Horse Camp and Resort LLC is located at the edge of the beautiful Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in South East, Kentucky. The geographical location of our resort allows access not only to hundreds of miles of horse trails, but hiking, fishing, rafting, rock climbing and mountain biking. We are
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Ashland Cemetery Company is a historic cemetery located in Ashland, Kentucky in the United States
Blue Heron, also known as Mine 18, is an abandoned coal mining town and was a part of the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company’s past operation. The Blue Heron mines operated from 1937, until December, 1962, when operations were no longer profitable. During that time, hundreds of people lived and worked in this isolated community
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“Bloody Breathitt Historical Marker on Courthouse lawn. The courthouse that stood here, 1899-1963, was a landmark of Kentucky’s feudin’ ‘n’ fightin’”. Stemming from Civil War, family feuds and political disagreements, unnumbered slayings, ambushes and assassinations occurred between 1870-1920. In 11 months (1901-02), 40 men were slain. Probably 100 Breathitt County officials were killed in that
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the Friday before July 4th each year.
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191 Speedway is a locally owned and operated dirt track facility located in southeastern Kentucky between Campton and Hazel Green on highway 191. The track owner has nearly 30 years of racing experience which will be very beneficial for not only the racers but also the fans.
