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New highways signs in August 2020 designates the community of Dogtown.

Dogtown, Kentucky

Post published:September 25, 2020
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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…

New highway signs installed in August 2020 designate the community of Walnut Grove.

Walnut Grove, Kentucky

Post published:September 24, 2020
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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…

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…

The bridge, once an important link for Marshall County across Clark's River, has been closed for many years.

Old Dogtown Road Bridge

Post published:September 23, 2020
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In the Clark's River bottoms on Dogtown Road in Marshall County, Ky. lies an abandoned bridge that dates back to 1919.The bridge crosses Clark’s River and has a length of…