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Heritage Towns

Historic PaducahThe many historical places in Kentucky reflect the diverse heritage that the state proudly represents. Visit Hodgenville and walk the hallowed grounds of the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. At Harrodsburg and Boonesborough, watch history come alive as costumed interpreters portray life on the rugged frontier in pre-Revolutionary War forts. Kentucky’s development was shaped by its many waterways, and visiting Ohio River towns from Paducah to Maysville and Ashland will impart a glimpse into how the river brought life to the young commercial center. Learn about Kentucky coal mining history and see how coal has played such an important role in Kentucky’s industrial and cultural heritage by visiting mining company towns like Benham and Lynch in the Appalachian Mountains.

Visit the hundreds of historical places in Kentucky and brush up on Kentucky coal mining history, its famous citizens and its development through the years. Start planning a historic Kentucky trip today!
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Paducah, KY
www.paducahalliance.org
Paducah's oldest residential neighborhood, listed on the National Register for Historic Places, is home to relocated artists from around the globe who have moved here as a res...
Lexington, KY
www.bluegrasstrust.org
The National Register of Historic Places listed this district as the Northside Residential Historic District Expanded in 1982. In 1985, it was designated locally as Mulb...
Munfordville, KY
www.battleforthebridge.org
 The Battle and the Siege of Munfordville took place near a bridge along the L&N Turnpike over a three-day period in September 1862. It was one of three Civil War eng...
Georgetown, KY
www.georgetownky.com
27 structures starting from the 1850s.
Paducah, KY
www.paducah.travel
Visit Paducah's thriving riverfront and take a self-guided tour of Portraits from Paducah's Past depicting Paducah's rich history in more than 50 life-sized panoramic murals b...
Harrodsburg, KY
www.shakervillageky.org
There's Only One..Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. The Shakers played an important role in American religious history, developing the longest lasting communal society.  S...
Bowling Green, KY
visitbgky.com/micro/shakerag/
The ShakeRag Historic District in the downtown area is recognized for its significance to African-American history. Located along the north end of State Street, it was placed ...
Augusta, KY
www.augustaky.com
Beautiful walking path along the Ohio River.
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