Harmonie State Park
Listed in State Parks, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
3451 Harmonie State Park Rd, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
A peaceful Wabash River park near historic New Harmony, with wooded trails, open fields, camping, and opportunities for fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Giant City State Park
Listed in State park
235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Giant City State Park near Makanda features wooded trails, dramatic sandstone formations, and the famous Giant City Streets. A historic lodge, cabins, camping, and outdoor recreation make it a rewarding stop in southern Illinois.
Evansville Wartime Museum
7503 Petersburg Rd, Evansville, Indiana 47725
Discover Evansville’s World War II story through military artifacts, local memories, and exhibits on the region’s remarkable wartime manufacturing effort.
Daniel S. Major House
Listed in Historical landmark, Ohio River Scenic Byway
22-18 Wolf Run Rd, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Built between 1857 and 1860, the Daniel S. Major House is a National Register-listed Italianate residence in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, noted for its brick construction, polygonal bay windows, low hipped roof, and two-story service wing.
Columbus-Belmont State Park
350 Park Rd, Columbus, Kentucky 42032
Overlooking the Mississippi River, Columbus-Belmont State Park preserves the site of the 1861 Battle of Belmont, with Civil War earthworks, a museum, historic artifacts, and wide river views.
Columbine Bed & Breakfast
1707 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208, Louisville, Kentucky 40208
Elegant quarters in a stately Greek Revival B&B with a welcoming porch and garden.
Colonel Harland Sanders Indiana State Marker
Listed in Historical landmark
414 Colonels Way, Henryville, Indiana 47126
A roadside Indiana historical marker in Henryville honoring Colonel Harland Sanders, who was born nearby and later built the Kentucky Fried Chicken legacy.
Cliff View Park
Listed in Park
Main St, Alto Pass, IL 62905, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
Cliff View Park in Alto Pass is a quiet scenic stop with views across the Shawnee Hills and surrounding countryside. It makes a worthwhile pause while exploring southern Illinois backroads and nearby natural areas.
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial of Posey County
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Memorial, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
325-301 Main Street,
Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
A 1908 courthouse-lawn monument honoring the Civil War soldiers and sailors who served from Posey County.
Old Alexandrian Free Public Library
520 Main Street,
Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Built in 1895 for Mount Vernon's Alexandrian Free Public Library, this historic building now serves as City Hall. The library, founded by Matilda Greathouse Alexander, is across the street.
Harmonie State Park
Listed in State Parks, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
3451 Harmonie State Park Rd, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
A peaceful Wabash River park near historic New Harmony, with wooded trails, open fields, camping, and opportunities for fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Giant City State Park
Listed in State park
235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Giant City State Park near Makanda features wooded trails, dramatic sandstone formations, and the famous Giant City Streets. A historic lodge, cabins, camping, and outdoor recreation make it a rewarding stop in southern Illinois.
Evansville Wartime Museum
7503 Petersburg Rd, Evansville, Indiana 47725
Discover Evansville’s World War II story through military artifacts, local memories, and exhibits on the region’s remarkable wartime manufacturing effort.
Daniel S. Major House
Listed in Historical landmark, Ohio River Scenic Byway
22-18 Wolf Run Rd, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Built between 1857 and 1860, the Daniel S. Major House is a National Register-listed Italianate residence in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, noted for its brick construction, polygonal bay windows, low hipped roof, and two-story service wing.
Columbus-Belmont State Park
350 Park Rd, Columbus, Kentucky 42032
Overlooking the Mississippi River, Columbus-Belmont State Park preserves the site of the 1861 Battle of Belmont, with Civil War earthworks, a museum, historic artifacts, and wide river views.
Columbine Bed & Breakfast
1707 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208, Louisville, Kentucky 40208
Elegant quarters in a stately Greek Revival B&B with a welcoming porch and garden.
Colonel Harland Sanders Indiana State Marker
Listed in Historical landmark
414 Colonels Way, Henryville, Indiana 47126
A roadside Indiana historical marker in Henryville honoring Colonel Harland Sanders, who was born nearby and later built the Kentucky Fried Chicken legacy.
Cliff View Park
Listed in Park
Main St, Alto Pass, IL 62905, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
Cliff View Park in Alto Pass is a quiet scenic stop with views across the Shawnee Hills and surrounding countryside. It makes a worthwhile pause while exploring southern Illinois backroads and nearby natural areas.
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial of Posey County
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Memorial, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
325-301 Main Street,
Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
A 1908 courthouse-lawn monument honoring the Civil War soldiers and sailors who served from Posey County.
Old Alexandrian Free Public Library
520 Main Street,
Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Built in 1895 for Mount Vernon's Alexandrian Free Public Library, this historic building now serves as City Hall. The library, founded by Matilda Greathouse Alexander, is across the street.
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