Kentucky Travels

Hi, I am Jim, I love Kentucky, and traveling in and around Kentucky! I also love the entire country, and all of the beautiful and strange places here and there! This blog covers the overlooked, forgotten, and underrated places, people, and moments in history in America, with a focus on Kentucky! It will cover great tourists stops, books about people and history, and include photos and postcard scans.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Interview with Ron Cerosky bassist from the RailShakers!

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I just mentioned the RailShakers from Akron Ohio the other day.  I asked bassist Ron Cerosky about doing a quick Q & A and he agree!  C...
Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Plantation Jewels in Savannah Georgia

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I am not a jewelry person.  I honestly can't tell the difference between any two rings.  Seriously.  I just don't feel excited or ...
Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Entrance at Lookout Mountain, Georgia

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The bottom postcard has a special offer on the back-   "You will be given a pocket calendar for each occupant of the car and a s...

RailShakers

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Let me tell you about the RailShakers! This is my new favorite band and you really need to check them out.  This is a great four piece b...
Sunday, March 8, 2015

Lady and Sons in Savannah Georgia

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Like Leopold's Ice Cream, you can't leave Savannah without stopping by Paula Deen's restaurant, Lady & Sons. Just about ...
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Leopold's Ice Cream in Savannah Georgia

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EVERYONE told us that we had to go by Leopold's while in Savannah.  I guess this is kind of one of those places that is very distinct...
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Savannah Coffee Roasters

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Savannah Coffee Roasters  was a great find for us on our recent trip to Savannah.  We stopped by for some coffee and pastries, and ended u...
Sunday, March 1, 2015

Savannah Georgia

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We JUST completed a very enjoyable trip around Georgia and the Carolinas- with a bit of a focus on Savannah! This was our second trip th...
Friday, February 27, 2015

Fayette County Fire Truck

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This is another great photo I found dated from the early 1970s.  A car fire is being put out.  Been there.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Berea College Farm Store- Berea KY

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So, I JUST realized there is a great little store on the campus of Berea.  It is where the old security building was when I was a student ...
Monday, February 23, 2015

Boone Tavern Hotel Matchbook

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Here is an old Boone Tavern matchbook I found recently!

Berea Bull- Berea Kentucky

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This bull has been in Berea, in front of Near New Auto Center forever!  He is one of the first things I remember seeing my first day in Be...
Friday, February 20, 2015

Berea Bulk Food Store in Berea Kentucky

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I thought I would post a few photos from the Old Town Amish Store in Berea Kentucky.  It reminds me of a smaller version of The End of th...
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Weston Studios Glass in Berea

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I am almost ashamed to admit that I JUST found out about Weston Studios Glass in Berea.  The gallery is small, but each piece is amazing!...
Monday, February 16, 2015

Boone Tavern in Berea Kentucky

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I have had a long and personal relationship with Berea College, AND with Boone Tavern .  I will say openly that I love the college and the...
Friday, February 13, 2015

UK Football 1972 at Stoll Field

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In my last post, I mentioned that Peter Brackney covers Stoll Field in his book, "Lost Lexington".  Well, here are some old p...
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Lost Lexington Kentucky by Peter Brackney

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I got Peter Brackney's book "Lost Lexington Kentucky" as a gift recently.  This book is a very easy read covering some of th...
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