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Historic Bridges of Grant County, Kentucky

Over the years, covered and steel truss bridges dotted the landscape of Grant County, Kentucky. Unfortunately there was little to no support to save these historic spans and…[View More]

Route 25 Tepee of Grant County, Kentucky

Just south of Williamstown, Kentucky along Route 25 is a metal tepee that was built in the late 1930s as an office for a gas station.

Union Independent School House

The Union Independent School was built in 1869 and was the first school built in Union. It existed as a school until 1932.

Purple People Bridge

Built in 1872 this is the first railroad bridge to span the Ohio River. The bridge was multipurpose as it was used not only by trains but also by street cars, automobile…[View More]

Greyhound Tavern

The Greyhound Tavern was established in 1921 as the Dixie Tea Room. In 1937 the name was changed to the greyhound Grill.

DeWitt Collins Lee Home

The DeWitt Collins Lee Home was built in 1922 and designed by architect Charles F. Cellarius.

Trolley Park, Park Hills, Kentucky

Trolley Park located in Park Hills is a site on the once famous line that ran to Cincinnati, Ohio.

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

Built in 1867 this is the oldest bridge on the Ohio River.

Petersburg Distillery

The Petersburg Distillery began operation in 1817 as the Petersburg Steam Mill Company until 1833 when it was transformed into a distillery. This eventually became the larges…[View More]

Rabbit Hash General Store

The Rabbit Has General Store was built in 1831 as a repository for local farmers. Eventually the building was turned into a general store. The store was destroyed by fire …[View More]

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