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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kenosha, Wisconsin

In 1976 I purchased a 1970 American Motors AMX automobile and in the summer of 1977 attended a national meet for owners of these rare little hotrods in Kenosha, Wisconsin where they were originally bu…[View More]

Historic Greensboro, Indiana

Located in Henry County, Indiana just soutwest of New Castle is the village of Greensboro. In this video we discover the beginnings of this town by the Quakers, it’s involvement in the Civil War…[View More]

Perryville, Kentucky

Founded in 1758, Perryville, Kentucky was originally known as Harbeson’s Station. In 1862 Perryville became the site of the most destructive Civil War battle in the state which left more than 7,…[View More]

Camp Nelson Covered Bridge, Bryantsville, Kentucky

Built in 1838 this double barreled covered bridge was the first of 3 bridges to span the Kentucky River at this location. It was in use until 1926 when a truck crossing the bridge feel through a rotte…[View More]

Mecklenburg Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio

Established in 1865, Mecklenburg Gardens is Cincinnati’s oldest restaurant. Located near the University of Cincinnati this restaurant is the cornerstone of the German community and even boasts C…[View More]

John Hunt Morgan Surrender Site, West Point, Ohio

In 1863 Confederate General John Hunt Morgan assembled over 2500 men and began a raid throughout Indiana & Ohio taking hundreds of prisoners. But after most of his men had been intercepted by Unio…[View More]

Aldridge Cemetery, Milroy, Indiana

Established in 1826, this is one of the oldest cemeteries in Rush County, Indiana.

Historic Ghent, Kentucky

Ghent, Kentucky is Carroll County’s most historic town.

Historic Vernon, Indiana

Vernon, Indiana is the County Seat yet it is one of the smaller towns in the state. Sever interesting stories can be heard in this video regarding it’s history and …[View More]

Historic Georgetown, Ohio

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