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“Colonel” Harland Sanders Historical Marker

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6089 Zollman Rd, Otisco, Indiana 47163
A roadside marker in Otisco honoring Indiana-born entrepreneur Colonel Harland Sanders and the early roots of his famous restaurant legacy.
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6089 Zollman Rd
1937 Ohio River Flood High-Water Mark

1937 Ohio River Flood High-Water Mark

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199 West Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This high-water marker shows the level reached by the historic 1937 Ohio River Flood in downtown Mount Vernon. It offers a powerful reminder of one of the region's greatest natural disasters and the resilience of the community that rebuilt after the waters receded.
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199 West Water Street

Anthony Woodson House

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1309 S Dixie Hwy, Munfordville, Kentucky 42765
This historic Munfordville home honors Anthony Woodson and the African American history of education, leadership, and community life in Hart County.
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1309 S Dixie Hwy

Buffalo Trace Park

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1540 US-150, Palmyra, IN 47164, Palmyra, Indiana 47164
A Harrison County park near Palmyra, named for an old buffalo route later used by frontier settlers. Enjoy the lake, open grounds, and relaxed outdoor recreation.
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CW43+F2 Palmyra, Indiana
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1540 US-150

Camp Breckinridge Museum & Art

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1116 Village Square Rd, Morganfield, KY 42437, Morganfield, Kentucky 42437
A Morganfield museum exploring Camp Breckinridge’s World War II military and prisoner-of-war history, with an accompanying art center.
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M4H6+3G Morganfield, Kentucky
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1116 Village Square Rd

Carnegie Center for Art & History

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201 E Spring St, New Albany, Indiana 47150
The Carnegie Center for Art & History combines local history and contemporary art in New Albany’s historic downtown. Exhibitions and programs offer an engaging look at the region’s culture, people, and creative traditions.
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201 E Spring St

Charlestown State Park

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3000 State Park Drive, Charlestown, Indiana 47111
Charlestown State Park pairs rugged Ohio River scenery with wooded trails, ravines, and the historic Rose Island site. Former ammunition-plant lands and flood-scarred amusement-park remains add depth to a memorable southern Indiana outing.
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3000 State Park Drive

Delta and Linwood Avenue Historical Marker

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3179 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
A neighborhood marker at Delta and Linwood avenues exploring Cincinnati’s community development and transportation history.
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3179 Linwood Ave

Ditmore Home Site – Franklin, Kentucky

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Ditmore Ford Rd, Franklin, KY 42134, Franklin, Kentucky 42134
A Franklin landmark marking the former site of the historic Ditmore home in Simpson County, Kentucky.
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PFQ3+29 Franklin, Kentucky
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Ditmore Ford Rd

Eagle Cotton Mill Historical Marker

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601 E Vaughn Dr, Madison, Indiana 47250
This Madison, Indiana, historical marker recalls the Eagle Cotton Mill and the role early manufacturing played in the growth of the Ohio River Valley. It is a quick stop for travelers interested in local industry and river-town history.
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PJJH+X3 Madison, Indiana
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601 E Vaughn Dr


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