Newburgh Indiana
Listed in City, Civil War, Lincoln Heritage Trail, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
County Rd 850 W, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Newburgh is an Ohio River town with a historic core, waterfront character, and a notable Civil War story. Explore its streets and river views while learning about the 1862 Newburgh Raid.
Cairo Illinois
Listed in City, Civil War, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
399-301 15th St., Cairo, Illinois 62914
Explore Cairo, Illinois, a historic river town at the meeting of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, with historic streetscapes and nearby Fort Defiance.
Mount Vernon Indiana
399-327 Main St, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Mount Vernon is a historic Posey County seat on Indiana’s Ohio River, where riverfront scenery, local heritage, and nearby outdoor areas make for a relaxed southwestern Indiana stop.
McMinnville Tennessee
Listed in City, Historic Towns & Small Cities, Native American Heritage Sites, Tourist attraction, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
110 S Court Square #2556, McMinnville, Tennessee 37110
McMinnville blends a historic downtown and small-town Tennessee character with convenient access to Cumberland Plateau scenery. It is a pleasant base for exploring local history, Cumberland Caverns, and nearby Rock Island State Park.
Dayton Tn
Listed in City, Historic Towns & Small Cities, Native American Heritage Sites, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
1475 Market St, Dayton, Tennessee 37321
Dayton, Tennessee, is a Tennessee Valley town best known as the site of the 1925 Scopes Trial. Visit the Rhea County Courthouse and explore a historic community near the Tennessee River and Watts Bar Lake.
Ste. Geneviève Missouri
99 S Main St, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri 63670
Ste. Geneviève brings Missouri’s French colonial past to life with historic homes, vertical-log architecture, and a preserved downtown. Its National Historical Park and historic sites make it a memorable stop for travelers who enjoy architecture and local history.
Bardstown Kentucky
105 Court Square, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
Bardstown blends Kentucky history, handsome architecture, bourbon-country heritage, museums, historic churches, and a walkable downtown into one of the state’s most appealing small-town visits.
Newburgh Indiana
Listed in City, Civil War, Lincoln Heritage Trail, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
County Rd 850 W, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Newburgh is an Ohio River town with a historic core, waterfront character, and a notable Civil War story. Explore its streets and river views while learning about the 1862 Newburgh Raid.
Cairo Illinois
Listed in City, Civil War, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
399-301 15th St., Cairo, Illinois 62914
Explore Cairo, Illinois, a historic river town at the meeting of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, with historic streetscapes and nearby Fort Defiance.
Mount Vernon Indiana
399-327 Main St, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Mount Vernon is a historic Posey County seat on Indiana’s Ohio River, where riverfront scenery, local heritage, and nearby outdoor areas make for a relaxed southwestern Indiana stop.
McMinnville Tennessee
Listed in City, Historic Towns & Small Cities, Native American Heritage Sites, Tourist attraction, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
110 S Court Square #2556, McMinnville, Tennessee 37110
McMinnville blends a historic downtown and small-town Tennessee character with convenient access to Cumberland Plateau scenery. It is a pleasant base for exploring local history, Cumberland Caverns, and nearby Rock Island State Park.
Dayton Tn
Listed in City, Historic Towns & Small Cities, Native American Heritage Sites, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
1475 Market St, Dayton, Tennessee 37321
Dayton, Tennessee, is a Tennessee Valley town best known as the site of the 1925 Scopes Trial. Visit the Rhea County Courthouse and explore a historic community near the Tennessee River and Watts Bar Lake.
Ste. Geneviève Missouri
99 S Main St, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri 63670
Ste. Geneviève brings Missouri’s French colonial past to life with historic homes, vertical-log architecture, and a preserved downtown. Its National Historical Park and historic sites make it a memorable stop for travelers who enjoy architecture and local history.
Bardstown Kentucky
105 Court Square, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
Bardstown blends Kentucky history, handsome architecture, bourbon-country heritage, museums, historic churches, and a walkable downtown into one of the state’s most appealing small-town visits.
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