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HISTORIC SITES


BEAVER DAM, KY
Hometown of the Famous Crabb Family

Southern Gospel Music Group

Tri-City Drive In Theatre - Hwy 231 S - (270) 274-3168
Open mid-March-October


DUNDEE, KY

Home of the Goat - Historic Downtown Dundee
Don't miss the famous "Goat atop the Masonic Lodge"


HARTFORD, KY

Historic Hartford - History buffs can discover two historic districts in Hartford.
Five historic markers can be found on the grounds of the museum with
six others on the Courthouse Square. More markers site dot the town and county.


Old Fort Hartford Replica - Located in Ohio County Park
(270) 298-4466


ROCHESTER, KY

Rochester Toll Ferry - Hwy 369 at Green River
Cross the Green River on 100 year old historic ferry, small fee, privately owned / operated.


ROCKPORT, KY

Rockport Railroad Bridge
Over 100 years old, fully operational - rises to accommodate river traffic.


ROSINE, KY


Bill Monroe Birthplace - 6210 Hwy 62 East
Visit the restored home of the Father of Bluegrass Music
Guided tours - (270) 274-9183 or (270) 256-1215

Bill Monroe & “Uncle Pen” Gravesites - Rosine Cemetery Hwy 1544


Rosine Barn Jamboree - 8205 Blue Moon of Kentucky Hwy (US 62)
On the National Register of Historic Places, the Rosine Barn offers music
& dancing every Friday at 6 pm
. Bring an armchair during warm weather.


Medal of Honor Winner, Wesley Phelps, WWII
Nearby the Rosine Barn is the historic marker honoring Phelps

 

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