Hancock County Museum
Listed in History museum, Museum
110 River St, Hawesville, KY 42348, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348
Discover the local stories and heritage of Hawesville and Hancock County at this community-focused museum.
Heritage House B&B
Listed in Bed & breakfast
296 S Main St, Russellville, KY 42276, Russellville, Kentucky 42276
A Russellville bed-and-breakfast base for exploring Logan County and western Kentucky’s small-town heritage.
Battle of Sacramento Reenactment
675 Main St, Sacramento, KY 42372, Sacramento, Kentucky 42372
A Kentucky Civil War reenactment honoring the December 28, 1861, Battle of Sacramento and its place in the region’s history.
Mellwood Antiques & Interiors
Listed in Antiques & vintage shopping, Historical landmark
1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, Louisville, Kentucky 40206
A large Louisville antique mall where multiple dealers offer ever-changing furniture, décor, art, collectibles, jewelry, and vintage finds.
Broad Run Park
Listed in Park, Tourist attraction
11551 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291, Louisville, Kentucky 40291
A spacious Parklands destination with trails, open scenery, and family-friendly outdoor space along Floyds Fork.
Simpsonville United States Colored Troops Memorial
Simpsonville, KY 40067, Simpsonville, Kentucky 40067
A quiet Simpsonville memorial honoring Black Union soldiers of the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry killed here during the Civil War.
Kentucky Medal of Honor Monument
Listed in Memorial, War memorial
W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
A downtown Louisville memorial honoring Kentucky recipients of the Medal of Honor and their extraordinary courage in service to the nation.
Benjamin Franklin statue
Listed in Historical landmark
12 Curran Way, Louisville, KY 40203, Louisville, Kentucky 40203
A Benjamin Franklin statue stands outside Louisville Free Public Library’s Main Library, a fitting stop for exploring downtown history and public learning.
Octagon Hall Museum
6040 Bowling Green Rd, Franklin, KY 42134, Franklin, Kentucky 42134
An unusual 1847 octagonal house near Franklin, with Civil War history, period collections, and tours exploring its architecture and paranormal lore.
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
Listed in Historical landmark, Native American Heritage Sites, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
8215 Pollack Ave, Evansville, Indiana 47715
Explore a remarkable Mississippian archaeological site, with earthen mounds, trails, and exhibits that illuminate the Indigenous history of the Ohio River Valley.
Hancock County Museum
Listed in History museum, Museum
110 River St, Hawesville, KY 42348, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348
Discover the local stories and heritage of Hawesville and Hancock County at this community-focused museum.
Heritage House B&B
Listed in Bed & breakfast
296 S Main St, Russellville, KY 42276, Russellville, Kentucky 42276
A Russellville bed-and-breakfast base for exploring Logan County and western Kentucky’s small-town heritage.
Battle of Sacramento Reenactment
675 Main St, Sacramento, KY 42372, Sacramento, Kentucky 42372
A Kentucky Civil War reenactment honoring the December 28, 1861, Battle of Sacramento and its place in the region’s history.
Mellwood Antiques & Interiors
Listed in Antiques & vintage shopping, Historical landmark
1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, Louisville, Kentucky 40206
A large Louisville antique mall where multiple dealers offer ever-changing furniture, décor, art, collectibles, jewelry, and vintage finds.
Broad Run Park
Listed in Park, Tourist attraction
11551 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291, Louisville, Kentucky 40291
A spacious Parklands destination with trails, open scenery, and family-friendly outdoor space along Floyds Fork.
Simpsonville United States Colored Troops Memorial
Simpsonville, KY 40067, Simpsonville, Kentucky 40067
A quiet Simpsonville memorial honoring Black Union soldiers of the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry killed here during the Civil War.
Kentucky Medal of Honor Monument
Listed in Memorial, War memorial
W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
A downtown Louisville memorial honoring Kentucky recipients of the Medal of Honor and their extraordinary courage in service to the nation.
Benjamin Franklin statue
Listed in Historical landmark
12 Curran Way, Louisville, KY 40203, Louisville, Kentucky 40203
A Benjamin Franklin statue stands outside Louisville Free Public Library’s Main Library, a fitting stop for exploring downtown history and public learning.
Octagon Hall Museum
6040 Bowling Green Rd, Franklin, KY 42134, Franklin, Kentucky 42134
An unusual 1847 octagonal house near Franklin, with Civil War history, period collections, and tours exploring its architecture and paranormal lore.
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
Listed in Historical landmark, Native American Heritage Sites, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
8215 Pollack Ave, Evansville, Indiana 47715
Explore a remarkable Mississippian archaeological site, with earthen mounds, trails, and exhibits that illuminate the Indigenous history of the Ohio River Valley.
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