Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
1805Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.
7.9 mi away
Everything Jackson is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Jackson.
Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.
Site of the bloodiest Civil War battle in Kentucky, fought October 8, 1862, with over 7,600 casualties.
Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.
12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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…
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…
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…
Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.
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…
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…
Site of the bloodiest Civil War battle in Kentucky, fought October 8, 1862, with over 7,600 casualties.
Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.
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…
Ever wondered about the hidden lives within these grand old Kentucky homes? This isn't just a charming inn; it once sheltered hundreds of children. This very spot, now the Woodford Inn, operated for over 80 years as the…
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…
Ever wonder where Abraham Lincoln's family came from? You're driving right by it! This humble home belonged to Mordecai Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s uncle, and it's the only Lincoln family house left standing in Kentucky.…