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Fire Destroys Historic Indiana Landmark, Dillsboro, Indiana

On Thursday, December 15, 2022 a fire destroyed the historic Laughery Valley Ag Feed Mill in Dillsboro, Indiana. In 2015 a proposal to produce a documentary video on the history of the mill was sent t…[View More]

17 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Historic Aurora, Indiana

Aurora, Indiana is packed with historic buildings and sites. Everywhere you turn you’ll see something of historic significance. In this video we covered 17 historic sites and stories that you pr…[View More]

The Lost Sherburne Covered Bridge, Sherburne, Kentucky

The Sherburne Covered Bridge was built in 1868 at a cost of $3,500.00. It connected the town of Sherburne, Kentucky in Fleming County with Bath County, Kentucky by spanning the Licking River. The brid…[View More]

City View Tavern, Cincinnati, Ohio

City View Tavern located in the Mt. Adams neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio has origins which date back to when the building was constructed in 1875. In 1891 it was owned by Thomas Spain who opened a g…[View More]

Claysville Covered Bridge, Claysville, Kentucky

Built in 1874 by Jacob Bower the Claysville Covered Bridge was 307 feet long and spanned the Licking River. The bridge was accidentally burned to the ground after a nearby trash fire ignited debris ab…[View More]

Greens Fork, Indiana

Located in Wayne County, Indiana is the small town of Greens Fork. Small enough that they don’t own a traffic light but filled with history including the birthplace of the notorious outlaw Johnn…[View More]

First Christian Church, Madison, Indiana

Constructed during the Civil War, the First Christian Church of Madison, Indiana has survived 2 fires and is now probably the most beautiful church in the county. Here’s a short video on this go…[View More]

Jefferson County Courthouse, Madison, Indiana

Built in 1859 at a cost of $36,000.00, this is the third courthouse constructed in Jefferson County, Indiana. The courthouse was almost lost on May 20, 2009 when a fire broke out during a renovation p…[View More]

Historic Southgate, Kentucky

Established in 1907, historic Southgate, Kentucky is located in Campbell County.

History of the Southgate, Kentucky, Volunteer Fire Department

The Southgate, Kentucky Volunteer Fire Department is one of the oldest fire departments in Northern Kentucky.

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