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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…

The tombstone of John Y. Whaley in the middle of Kentucky Lake.

Kentucky Lake’s Winter Pool Reveals ‘Cemetery Island’

Post published:October 3, 2020
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Rather interesting things are revealed when Kentucky Lake is lowered this time each year. The lake, managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), is lowered about five feet every July…

In this scan from the Paducah Sun on March 12, 1961, the remants of the old Birmingham School can be seen, exposed when Kentucky Lake was dropped 12 feet.

Low Lake Levels in March 1961 Expose Birmingham, Kentucky

Post published:September 24, 2020
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Heavy rains across the Tennessee Valley in March 1961 prompted the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to lower the level of Kentucky Lake. TVA believed it was necessary to make extra…