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Elkhorn City Railroad Museum & the Abandoned Kentucky Route 80 Bridge, Elkhorn City, Kentucky

Nestled in the far southeast corner of Kentucky is the historic Elkhorn City Railroad Museum. You’ll have to look for the museum as it’s off the beaten path but definitely worth the drive.…[View More]

Bardstown-Nelson County African American Heritage Museum

Bardstown, Kentucky is home to the first two-story brick church built west of the Appalachian Mountains—Union Church. Restored in 2016, this historic 1812-built church is now home to the African Ame…[View More]

The Indianapolis Firefighters Museum, Indianapolis, Indiana

The Indianapolis Firefighters Museum has an interesting and unusual history. Built in the 1860s this is one of five original fire houses built in Indianapolis. The station was used up until 1933. Afte…[View More]

12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Beverly and Waterford, Ohio

Beverly & Waterford, are two smaller towns located in Washington County, Ohio on opposite sides of the Muskingum River. Chances are, if you don’t live in Southeastern Ohio, you’ve probably nev…[View More]

Henry County Historical Society Museum, New Castle, Indiana

The Henry County Historical Society Museum has many “one of a kind” items in its possession but probably the most interesting, beautiful and mind boggling item in the museum and for that m…[View More]

Fayette County Historical Museum, Connersville, Indiana

The Fayette County Historical Museum in Connersville, Indiana has a wide array of items but probably the most impressive portion of the museum is the automobile exhibit which includes a very rare 1937…[View More]

Jennings County Historical Society Museum, Vernon, Indiana

Established in 1961 the Jennings County Historical Society Museum building was originally a stage coach stop and tavern!

A Place Called Yesterday, Hayden, Indiana

A fascinating story of a man who accidentally began collecting music boxes and grew it into one of the finest collections in the country.

Hayden Historical Museum, Hayden, Indiana

The Hayden Historical Museum is one of the best small town history museums in the state of Indiana featuring items, articles and artifacts of the area. I highly recommend …[View More]

Historic Saint Paul, Indiana

Saint Paul, Indiana was established around 1816 by Jonathan Paul who was looking for a place to build a grist mill. Over the years the town has grown with industries such…[View More]

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