Berea College
1855Founded 1855 as the first interracial and coeducational college in the South; charges no tuition.
12.4 mi away
Everything Richmond is known for
Founded 1855 as the first interracial and coeducational college in the South; charges no tuition.
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.
Richmond, Kentucky, owes its existence to movement. The Wilderness Road, carved through the Appalachian Mountains, funneled settlers westward, and Richmond became a crucial stop. Its location, nestled in the rolling…
Right here, near Richmond, Kentucky, you're driving through the heart of a stunning Confederate victory. In August 1862, Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith decisively defeated Union forces led by General William…
Pull over, because you're about to visit the home of not one, but two legendary Kentucky statesmen, including a fiery Civil War general! This is White Hall, and it was a hub of radical ideas. Green Clay, a powerful…
Ever wondered what it takes for a family business to last over two centuries? Right here, you're driving past the legacy of Bybee Pottery, a Kentucky institution crafting distinctive stoneware since 1809. Webster…
Imagine life on the very edge of the American wilderness; this is Fort Boonesborough. In 1775, Daniel Boone and his men crossed the Kentucky River and established Boonesborough, Kentucky's second oldest…
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.
Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.
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…
The rolling hills and fertile soil of central Kentucky drew settlers westward in the late 18th century. This land, where bluegrass thrived, promised prosperity, and the area that would become Lexington was no exception.…