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An aerial view of the US 68/KY 80 Corridor from around 2018 showing the different alignments.

Five Generations of Highways in Canton, Ky

Post published:January 30, 2020
Post category:Lost Roads & Railroads
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The present-day US 68/KY 80 corridor has been an important route for more than two centuries. With Canton’s modern history dating back over 200 years (not to mention the prehistoric era), it’s no wonder the main thoroughfare through this part of the county has changed a whopping five times. Evidence of all five generations of this strategic route exists today.

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Silo Overlook in Land Between The Lakes

Post published:September 24, 2019
Post category:Abandoned
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This was the former Silo Overlook while still in operation. Thanks to Bryan for sharing.

Prior to the Land Between The Lakes being taken over the by US Forest Service from TVA, one of the more popular attractions in the park was Silo Overlook. It was located on the shores of Lake Barkley near Honker Lake at the end of Mulberry Flat Road (GPS 36.908W, 88.016N).

The structure was an abandoned silo that rises about 40 feet from the ground. It was converted into an overlook with a wooden incline built to the top. Folks could walk up the top of the silo for beautiful views of Lake Barkley.

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Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Post published:September 23, 2019
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Grand Rivers, Kentucky, known as the “village between the lakes”, is located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley just north of Land Between The Lakes. Even though the town has only a few hundred residents, it is the premier resort town for the Kentucky Lake region.

Featuring two beautiful resorts, Lighthouse Landing and Green Turtle Bay, along with Pattis’ 1880’s Settlement, Grand Rivers is a popular vacation destination.

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The dry Shanklin Creek bay on the west side of Lake Barkley, just north of US 68 in Land Between The Lakes

Discoveries While Exploring The Shorelines of Lake Barkley

Post published:November 21, 2016
Post category:Lost Roads & Railroads Off The Beaten Path
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Lake Barkley recently turned 50. The US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) built Barkley Dam on the Cumberland River near Grand Rivers in the early 1960s. The dam birthed Lake Barkley – a shallow sister of Kentucky Lake, just a few miles east of its sibling.

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