Berea College
1855Founded 1855 as the first interracial and coeducational college in the South; charges no tuition.
19.5 mi away
Everything McKee is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near McKee.
Founded 1855 as the first interracial and coeducational college in the South; charges no tuition.
Home of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance, one of America's longest-running country music radio shows since 1939.
8 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Right here, on these hills, the fate of Kentucky hung in the balance. In 1861, Union and Confederate forces clashed at the Battle of Camp Wildcat. Union Brigadier General Albin Schoepf and his men held a defensive…
This unassuming spot was once vital to the defense of the young United States! During the War of 1812, the Great Saltpetre Cave became a crucial source of saltpeter, a key ingredient in gunpowder. Around the late 1700s,…
Imagine the ground trembling as a massive steam engine thunders past – that’s the legacy of Nickel Plate Road 587, right here in Hamilton County. Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works, this 2-8-2 Mikado type locomotive…
Home of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance, one of America's longest-running country music radio shows since 1939.
Ever wondered where presidents and movie stars have laid their heads in Kentucky? You're about to pass it! Boone Tavern isn't just a charming hotel; it's a living piece of history directly tied to Berea College. Built…
Pull over for a moment! You're about to discover a place that defied the odds and changed history, right here in Kentucky. This isn't just an old building; it's a monument to equality and education. Built in 1887,…
Founded 1855 as the first interracial and coeducational college in the South; charges no tuition.
The folk arts capital of Kentucky. Handmade everything from Appalachian craftspeople.