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The final resting place of Colonel Sanders
“Colonel Sanders’ gravesite attracts visitors from around the world, serving as a tribute to the entrepreneur who revolutionized the fast-food industry” Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), is buried in Louisville, Kentucky. His final resting place is located at Cave Hill Cemetery, a historic and well-known cemetery in the city. Cave…
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The first Kentucky Fried Chicken
“It was originally called Sanders Court & Café” The first Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant was established in Corbin, Kentucky, in 1930 by Colonel Harland Sanders. Located inside a gas station, it was originally called Sanders Court & Café. Sanders developed his signature recipe of 11 herbs and spices during this time, which became the…
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Center Point Barbecue
“The restaurant’s menu boasts a variety of smoked meats, including their renowned pulled pork, brisket, turkey, chicken, ham, and smoked bologna” Center Point Barbecue in Hendersonville, Tennessee, has been delighting patrons since the mid-1950s. This family-run establishment has built a reputation for authentic Southern barbecue, drawing both locals and visitors alike. The restaurant’s menu…
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Hank Williams Boyhood Home
“His work would go on to shape country music for generations” Hank Williams moved to Georgiana with his family when he was eight years old. It was here, in this unassuming house, that he began to absorb the rich musical traditions of the South. The influence of gospel music from local churches, blues sounds rooted…
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Millionaire Row: A city Left Behind
“The grand homes built by industrialists like the Halliday Brothers, whose river and railroad enterprises fueled the town’s growth” Cities fall out of favor all the time. Industries move, rivers shift, money dries up. But Cairo, Illinois didn’t just decline, it was left behind. Once positioned at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers,…
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The Stanley Hotel: America’s Most Haunted Hideaway
“The hotel’s eerie atmosphere, combined with its ghostly legends, inspired vivid dreams that would later become the chilling novel” The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado is the most haunted hotel in America and it shares ties to an infamous movie. The hotel was built by F. O. Stanley (and opened in 1909) who moved…
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Ben Salley Swinging Bridge
“Suspended by cables, allowing it to sway gently with the movement of those who cross it.” The Ben Salley Swinging Bridge, located near the quaint town of Clay City, Kentucky, is named after a local resident, Ben Salley, who played a pivotal role in its construction. In the early 20th century, the need for a…
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Owensboro’s 300-Year-Old Sassafras
“Estimated to be around 300 years old, this towering tree has witnessed centuries of change in the city” A long one of Owensboro’s main streets stands a truly remarkable natural wonder: the largest known sassafras tree in the world. Estimated to be around 300 years old, this towering tree has witnessed centuries of change in…
