Four Rivers Explorer loves to showcase old towns and villages, some of which may not exist anymore. They have a history – some good, some bad, but all with a worthwhile story to share.
One of the more peculiar names for a community in the Four Rivers Region, Dogtown is located on Kentucky 1445 (Dogtown Road) just southeast of Benton. History of Dogtown It's…
Walnut Grove, Kentucky is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, about three miles southeast of Benton. The community is located at the intersection of Dogtown Road and Walnut Grove Church…
New Concord can be found deep in the thick forests of southeastern Calloway County, between Blood River and Kentucky Lake. The earliest known settlement of New Concord dates back to…
John Wayne, the Hollywood legend who starred in dozens of films, is directly tied to Pine Bluff, Tennessee. The story is quite amazing, but first, we need a quick overview…
