Freedomland Cemetery
Listed in African American history, Buffalo Trace Route, Historical landmark, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway
2909 indiana, New Albany, Indiana 47150
A historic African American cemetery in New Albany, Indiana, offering a quiet place to reflect on local heritage, family, and freedom.
French Lick West Baden Museum
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, History museum
469 S Maple St Suite #103, French Lick, Indiana 47432
Explore the history of French Lick and West Baden Springs through exhibits on mineral springs, resort hotels, railroads, tourism, and notable visitors.
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.
Herod Cave Historic Site
Listed in Historical landmark
999 IL-34, Herod, Illinois 62947
Herod Cave Historic Site pairs a natural cave with the local history and legends of Herod, Illinois. It makes a quiet scenic stop for travelers exploring southern Illinois, though current access details should be confirmed before visiting.
Historical Marker for Simeon Garnet and Henry Corbin
Listed in Historical landmark
2 E High St, Oxford, Ohio 45056
A quiet Oxford stop commemorating Simeon Garnet and Henry Corbin and highlighting an often-overlooked chapter of local Ohio history.
Historic Jail
Listed in Historical landmark
206 N College St, Franklin, KY 42134, Franklin, Kentucky 42134
Explore Franklin’s former county jail and a distinctive piece of Simpson County’s local history near historic downtown.
Historic Madison Inc
Listed in History museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
301 W 2nd St, Madison, Indiana 47250
Historic Madison, Inc. preserves and interprets the architecture, stories, and Ohio River heritage of one of Indiana’s most historic river towns.
Historic Newburgh Inc.
Listed in Historic Towns & Small Cities, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Tourist attraction, Visitor center
715 IN-662, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Historic Newburgh, Inc. preserves and shares the story of Newburgh, Indiana, an Ohio River town with historic streets, riverfront views, and a rich regional past.
Hudspeth Well Historical Marker
Listed in Historical landmark
115 W Cedar St, Franklin, KY 42134, Franklin, Kentucky 42134
A brief Franklin stop commemorating Hudspeth Well and the local history connected with this named historic site.
Life on the Ohio River History Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
210 E Market St, Vevay, Indiana 47043
Learn how the Ohio River shaped Vevay and the surrounding region through stories of local people, river industries, and transportation.
Freedomland Cemetery
Listed in African American history, Buffalo Trace Route, Historical landmark, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway
2909 indiana, New Albany, Indiana 47150
A historic African American cemetery in New Albany, Indiana, offering a quiet place to reflect on local heritage, family, and freedom.
French Lick West Baden Museum
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, History museum
469 S Maple St Suite #103, French Lick, Indiana 47432
Explore the history of French Lick and West Baden Springs through exhibits on mineral springs, resort hotels, railroads, tourism, and notable visitors.
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.
Herod Cave Historic Site
Listed in Historical landmark
999 IL-34, Herod, Illinois 62947
Herod Cave Historic Site pairs a natural cave with the local history and legends of Herod, Illinois. It makes a quiet scenic stop for travelers exploring southern Illinois, though current access details should be confirmed before visiting.
Historical Marker for Simeon Garnet and Henry Corbin
Listed in Historical landmark
2 E High St, Oxford, Ohio 45056
A quiet Oxford stop commemorating Simeon Garnet and Henry Corbin and highlighting an often-overlooked chapter of local Ohio history.
Historic Jail
Listed in Historical landmark
206 N College St, Franklin, KY 42134, Franklin, Kentucky 42134
Explore Franklin’s former county jail and a distinctive piece of Simpson County’s local history near historic downtown.
Historic Madison Inc
Listed in History museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
301 W 2nd St, Madison, Indiana 47250
Historic Madison, Inc. preserves and interprets the architecture, stories, and Ohio River heritage of one of Indiana’s most historic river towns.
Historic Newburgh Inc.
Listed in Historic Towns & Small Cities, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Tourist attraction, Visitor center
715 IN-662, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Historic Newburgh, Inc. preserves and shares the story of Newburgh, Indiana, an Ohio River town with historic streets, riverfront views, and a rich regional past.
Hudspeth Well Historical Marker
Listed in Historical landmark
115 W Cedar St, Franklin, KY 42134, Franklin, Kentucky 42134
A brief Franklin stop commemorating Hudspeth Well and the local history connected with this named historic site.
Life on the Ohio River History Museum
Listed in Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
210 E Market St, Vevay, Indiana 47043
Learn how the Ohio River shaped Vevay and the surrounding region through stories of local people, river industries, and transportation.
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