Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
1805Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.
4.6 mi away
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Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.
Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.
Site of the bloodiest Civil War battle in Kentucky, fought October 8, 1862, with over 7,600 casualties.
13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Prepare to meet a woman who took on saloons with a hatchet! This is the Carry A. Nation House, once home to the infamous temperance crusader. Built around 1846, this ten-room house was where Carry A. Nation spent part…
Ever wonder what it took to tame the Kentucky frontier? You're driving near the site of Fort Harrod, the very first permanent American settlement in the state. Founded by James Harrod, who led a group of settlers into…
Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.
Imagine a world of perfectly crafted furniture, innovative farming, and deeply held spiritual beliefs – that's Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. This was once a thriving Shaker community, established in 1805. The Shakers, known…
Pull over, history buff! You're about to witness a building that defied mountains and wilderness to bring faith to the frontier. This isn't just an old church; it’s the Old Mud Meeting House, the very first Low Dutch…
This unassuming spot helped keep Kentucky in the Union during the Civil War. In August 1861, Camp Dick Robinson became the first Federal military base south of the Ohio River. Union loyalists, recruited by William…
Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.
Site of the bloodiest Civil War battle in Kentucky, fought October 8, 1862, with over 7,600 casualties.
Ever wondered where Kentucky’s very first governor laid his head? You're approaching Traveler's Rest, the historic home of Isaac Shelby, a true pioneer and statesman! Shelby didn't just buy this land; he earned it! As a…
Pull over here for a moment, because this unassuming house holds a significant piece of Kentucky history. This is Pleasant Retreat, the home of William Owsley, Kentucky's 16th governor. William Owsley, a lawyer and…
This unassuming house played a pivotal role during a nation divided. Built around 1850, the Hoffman House became a central hub for Confederate activity in this part of Kentucky during the Civil War. While the exact…
Pull over and raise a glass, because you're near a legend – Four Roses Distillery! Its story is as rich and complex as the bourbon it produces. Though the brand name dates back to the 1860s, the iconic Spanish…
Imagine a world built on tobacco, hemp, and the backs of enslaved people. That's Waveland. Joseph Bryan, grandson of a friend of Daniel Boone, established this plantation in the early 1800s. He built a Greek Revival…