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Read more about the article New Historic Kentucky Lake Rock Quarry Photos
Caption reads: "Star Quarry At Hillman's Ferry - Looking Northeast Kentucky Project" - taken April 10, 1941

New Historic Kentucky Lake Rock Quarry Photos

  • Post published:March 4, 2022
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We recently purchased negatives from the National Archives in Atlanta showing different phases of the creation of Kentucky Lake during the late 1930s and early 40s.These 32 photos show different…

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Read more about the article Kentucky Lake’s ‘Party Cove’ – The Creation of the Rock Quarry
The Rock Quarry located near Hillman Ferry Campground on Kentucky Lake.

Kentucky Lake’s ‘Party Cove’ – The Creation of the Rock Quarry

  • Post published:October 23, 2020
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A favorite among boaters on Kentucky Lake, the Rock Quarry, is also known as the “Party Cove”.  Recently we had the opportunity to hike to the quarry while the lake…

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Read more about the article Kentucky Dam Historical Photos
Construction of the lock at Kentucky Dam. Source TVA.

Kentucky Dam Historical Photos

  • Post published:September 23, 2019
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It’s always interesting to see local historical photos of Kentucky Lake before its creation.  These are no exception. Some of these are from the Kentucky Dam Visitor’s Center while others have unknown origins.

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Read more about the article A Rare Look Inside the Powerhouse at Kentucky Dam
A rare look inside the powerhouse at Kentucky Dam.

A Rare Look Inside the Powerhouse at Kentucky Dam

  • Post published:April 30, 2019
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It’s not every day one gets to see the inner-workings of a large hydroelectric plant inside a huge dam. The opportunity presented itself to us not too long ago – we got to partake in a private tour of the powerhouse at Kentucky Dam.

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