Kentucky Archives | History in Your Own Backyard

Camp Nelson Phantom Bridge, Vineyard, Kentucky

The Camp Nelson Phantom Bridge near Vineyard, Kentucky was built in 1927 after a nearby covered bridge was damaged and rendered unusable when a truck fell through the floorboards. No longer used for v…[View More]

The Danville Tunnel, Nicholasville, Kentucky

The Danville Tunnel was built in 1971 in Jessamine County, Kentucky after the realignment of U.S. 27 across the Kentucky River.

The Abandoned Boone Tunnel, Wilmore, Kentucky

Built in the 1920s when the “highway” was redesigned, this small tunnel funneled automobile traffic directly onto the “Brooklyn Bridge” over the Kentucky River. Unfortunately a…[View More]

Chinn’s Cave House, Shakertown, Kentucky

Chinn’s Cave House was literally built out of the side of a cliff in rural Kentucky just west of Lexington. It was a small restaurant and gas station but they also secretively sold liquor and ha…[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]

Millersburg Railroad Bridge, Millersburg, Kentucky

Just south of Millersburg, Kentucky sits an old railroad bridge over Hinkston Creek. Here’s a short video on that bridge.

Old Saw Mill Ghost Road and Phantom Bridge, Myers, Kentucky

The Old Saw Mill Phantom Bridge sits on an abandoned road in north central Kentucky. Hidden back in the woods, without a good road map, you’ll never find the place!

Boone Creek Bridge, North Middletown, Kentucky

In rural Bourbon County, Kentucky sits an abandoned steel truss bridge built in 1913. How much longer can it last???

Peacock Road Overpass, Shawhan, Kentucky

The Peacock Road Overpass is a rare Timber Stringer Bridge in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Once popular in the 1930s and typically designed as a railroad overpass, these bridges have outlived their usefu…[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]

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