Jefferson County Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

Driftwood Avenue Railroad Overpass, Packwood, Iowa

This Pony/through plate girder bridge over Driftwood Avenue was built in 1909. It seems like a fairly busy line with 2 trains coming through in the short 20 minutes we were there. Companies that have…[View More]

The Historic Pope Lick Railroad Trestle and The Pope Lick Monster, Fisherville, Kentucky

Built in 1925 by the Southern Railway, the Pope Lick Creek Viaduct is 810 feet long and spans Pope Lick Creek and South Pope Lick Road 90 feet below. This is a beautiful railroad trestle that you need…[View More]

Old Taylorsville Phantom Bridge, Fisherville, Kentucky

The abandoned Old Taylorsville Road Pony Truss bridge was most likely built sometime in the 1930s. It’s about 52 feet long and spans Pope Lick Run. Looking over old aerial maps it looks like this b…[View More]

Harrods Old Trace Bridge, Jeffersontown, Kentucky

Back along a hard packed deadend gravel road literally 50 feet from I-265 on the east side of Louisville, Kentucky I found this timber stringer bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The road, Har…[View More]

Big 4 Railroad Bridge, Louisville, Kentucky

Originally built from 1888-1895, 37 workers lost their lives during the 7 years of construction. The bridge was last used by the rail line in 1969 and since then has been restored and transformed into…[View More]

The Abandoned Marble Hill Nuclear Power Plant, Paynesville, Indiana

In 1977 construction began on the Marble Hill Nuclear Power Plant near the tiny burg of Paynesville, Indiana. By 1984 the project was abandoned after $2.5 billion dollars was spent on the project. Thi…[View More]

2018 Dodge Power Wagon Rally, Fairfield, Iowa

Every year in June in Fairfield, Iowa, the national Power Wagon Rally is held which attracts owners from across the country. Here’s the story on the 2018 meet.

Jefferson Proving Ground, Madison, Indiana

Established in 1941, the Jefferson Proving Ground facility was operational up until 1995. This video is about the historic structures hidden deep in the woods.

Lanier Mansion, Madison, Indiana

The Lanier Mansion is the most historic mansion in the State of Indiana. Built in 1844 this masterpiece is the cornerstone of Madison, Indiana.

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]

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