The map shows a drug store, livery, mill, and other stores in town.
Detailed 1933 Map of Birmingham, KY
This map from the Kentucky Department of Highways shows land owners and businesses on the main road in Birmingham, Ky.
A rare look inside the powerhouse at Kentucky Dam.
A Rare Look Inside the Powerhouse at Kentucky Dam
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.
A screen-grab showing four layers of maps centered on Grand Rivers, Kentucky.
Old Maps Overlaying Today’s Reveal Big Changes
The United States Geological Survey has a great online mapping feature that is quite addicting and can suck you in for a while.
Old Hardin Southern Railroad Photos
Michael Hale sent us photos of the old railroad that once went through Hardin, Kentucky, known last as the Hardin Southern Railroad.
You can read about the history of Hardin Southern Railroad here.
Mr. Hale tells us the passenger car photos are from 1986 and 1987, just three years or so after the line was severed from Hardin to Paducah. The other photos are from around 1999-2000.