Everything Letcher County is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Letcher County.
6 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
You're approaching the Lynch Historic District, a place that whispers tales of coal, company towns, and a bygone era. Lynch wasn't just any town; it was the largest company-owned coal mining town in Kentucky, built by…
You're driving through a place that once hummed with the energy of a thriving coal town: Stonega. Founded around 1895, Stonega was built by the Stonega Coke and Coal Company to house its workers. It quickly grew, with…
Pull over and imagine a company town frozen in time. This is Benham, Kentucky, built by Wisconsin Steel, a subsidiary of International Harvester, to house workers for its coal mines. Construction really ramped up…
Ever heard of 'The Trail of the Lonesome Pine'? Well, this house is connected to the real-life inspiration for its heroine, June Tolliver. In 1890, this Queen Anne-style brick house was built. It's said that June…
Pull over here for a peek into the life of a literary giant! This is the John Fox Jr. House, where the author of 'The Trail of the Lonesome Pine' lived and wrote many of his famous Appalachian tales. John Fox Jr. moved…
These walls hold more than just stone; they echo with the stories of southwestern Virginia. Built in the late 1800s, this grand house became home to Rufus A. Ayers, a prominent figure who served as Virginia's Attorney…