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Bill Monroe's Birthplace

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Bill Monroe's Birthplace

Beaver Dam, Kentucky

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There's Only One Birthplace of Bluegrass Music.

Step back into music history at the beautifully restored boyhood home of Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass Music." Imagine the musician's life with his family high on wooded Jerusalem Ridge. Guided tours are given, often by those who knew Bill or members of his family. Located 6 miles east of Beaver Dam.

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  • - Entertainment
  • - Guided Tours
  • - State Historic Site
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Six (6) miles east of Beaver Dam, KY on Highway 62.

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6210 U.S. Hwy. 62 E.
Beaver Dam, KY 42320

Region: Bluegrass, Blues & Barbecue
Phone: 270-274-9181
Alt Phone: 270-274-9181
Website: www.visitohiocountyk...
Email: docmercer@earthlink....

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