The Oldtown Covered Bridge crosses the Little Sandy River. It is a Burr Truss design and a bit of…read morean arch with multiple kingposts and was completed around 1880. It is 194 feet long in two spans and has survived multiple floods in the area. Closed to vehicles since 1985, it has been through a couple of restorations and reconstructions with the most recent in 1999 with timber sourced from out of state. The bridge is open to pedestrians and easily walkable though just a little creepy. There's some history to be felt here. A couple picnic tables and some benches make this a nice stop on a pleasant day. Don't miss it. [Review 618 of 2025 - 310 in Kentucky - 24179 overall]

What a cool spot to visit! It is probably a one-and-done for me, because it's not nearby, but it…read morewas fun to see in person after hearing about it for many years. It was also cold and rainy when we went and there were not a ton of people there (yet) the day before Halloween. It is a bit muddy, so wear some shoes you don't care about. Nice assortment of vendors and food trucks, but most of them had not yet opened for the evening. Some looked like they were just starting to open up as we were leaving. We had no trouble finding parking. Cute industrial Ohio River town with a beautiful house to be very proud of. Worth a visit.

This was such a cool spot to visit on Halloween! Even if you're not a fan of the holiday, it's…read morestill something that you won't see anywhere else. The detail in the carvings are very impressive and it's uplifting to see town members walk through and recognize their own art. The town may be small, but they band together to get the Pumpkin House ready every year. I highly recommend making a trip to Kenova for at least one Halloween.

Lawrence County is named for James Lawrence, who was a naval hero during the War of 1812. The…read morecounty was created in 1816 from partss of Gallia and Sioto counties. The county seat was moved from Burlington to Ironton in 1851. After the previous county courthouse was lost to fire, this one was completed in 1908 and blends Greek Revival and Beaux-Arts styles. It was designed by the Columbus-based firm Richards, McCarty & Bulford. It is a three-story structure made of brown cut stone and concrete, standing on a hill overlooking downtown Ironton and the Ohio River. The large central dome with a copper roof acts as a crown over the building. Inside, the courthouse features stone floors and walls, high wooden doors with glass panels, and sweeping staircases with iron railings. The grounds of the courthouse include a Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a replica of the Statue of Liberty and a memorial commemorating Ironton's annual Memorial Day Parade, recognized as the oldest continuing Memorial Day observance in the U.S., dating back to 1868. [Review 615 of 2025 - 302 in Ohio - 24176 overall]

I recently called the probate office at Ironton courthouse, and I told the lady The question I had…read moreand she said one moment please, she then connected me to another person in the probate office and I ask her the question and she did not know therefore she had asked someone else, they were not friendly whatsoever in fact When we were hanging up I heard the girl tell someone else what I had said, in other words they were making fun of me because of what I said. And I heard them, I don't think this was very appropriate of people working and our government offices. And specially being made fun of. And if this girl actually worked in this office then she should have no one the answer without lying the phone down and going and asking someone else. If you're going to make fun of people you should at least make sure you hang up the phone first. I am very upset what's this. If anyone out there knows who I could contact personally of this happening please let me know.

I don't know about most peeps, but I frigging love love love covered bridges. Just something about…read morethem...something regal, majestic, mysterious and yet romantic all rolled into one. Now this particular bridge is located off KY route 7 in Northern Greenup Co. Very easy to find, yet if not careful you can easily pass it by. There are no signs like in the state of Indiana telling you there is a covered bridge ahead. Also, you can actually drive across this bridge because it is still used for automobile traffic. It spans 159 ft across Tygart Creek. This vintage beauty was built in 1855 and repaired in 1915. Damaged in flood in 1997, and repaired again. This is a Wheeler Truss Bridge, only example still standing. That's very interesting. I love searching these beauties out when I am roaming around the area on backroads...absolutely something you should see if in the area!!!

An actual wooden covered bridge you can drive your car across. Pretty cool. Once a year they close…read morethe bridge to traffic and have a catered dinner with tables and chairs on the bridge floor.

Exclusive to members and you have to understand why. Today I invited a fellow co-worker to join me…read moresince it was Veteran's Day. He saw a place where folks with similar experiences and stories to share gather in a setting where they can be around others that understand only what a few can. Here everyone buys a round for everyone It's not uncommon. I'm from out of town visiting the backwoods of West Virginia, yet I can find comfort and brotherhood at the local VFW. No one cares where you're from, what color you are or your background. Here we have veterans that span from the Great War to the most recent War and everything in between. You just marvel at the experiences and the living history that surrounds you. I like to take my time and chat with those that are still here from greatest generation that ever lived. These are your WWII vets and I thank them for their sacrifice and for granting me the freedoms that we take for granted today. Through their experience you'll hear first hand accounts of history, those not available in the books that we're taught in school. You'll learn to appreciate the sacrifices that generation made for this country. On this Veterans Day I salute all my brothers and sisters that have given their service for this country. The greatest country on this planet. God Bless all of you that have served! - NiNjA

We stopped here and it was not planned. While on our Road Trip today, Tony Vanoy and I stopped in…read moreWorthington, KY in Greenup Co., Kentucky to walk around the Greenup Co. War Memorial Park. It is FREE and I very nice park. There are several vehicles there representing the US Army, US Air Force, US Marines and US Navy, and all the Wars that the Veterans of the USA were involved in. This is very nice and like a stated FREE. It is located on RT 23 along the Ohio River Kentucky Side. I recommend you stop and check it out. Smaller kids would really enjoy seeing the Plane, Helicopter and the Tank...I would definitely go here again, and I highly recommend if you are in the area...STOP and check it out.

We are blessed to have such a place in Greenup county. Remember the ones who died for our freedom!…read more True characteristics of the One who died for our eternal freedom!!! God Bless the USA!!!

Near where the Dry Fork River crosses Kentucky Route 1, this marker points out some local history…read more The road is wide enough that you can stop to read the marker. The front reads, "In 1873, line was extended from Grayson to Willard. Located here were a turntable, water tower, railroad scales, & engine house. Near-by, the Lick Branch & Lost Creek spurs, as well as EK coal mines and coal camp existed. In 1892, an angry mob stole the EK train and, south of here, lynched Austin Porter. And the reverse, "On Oct. 31, 1905, 6 men attempted to rob the safe at the bank of Willard but were thwarted by locals. The robbers escaped using an EK engine. They fled afoot up Johns Run & were later captured. In the 1920s, for $7.20 a month, children took the Blue Goose to school from Willard each day. Presented by EK Railway Society & Collis P. Huntington RRHS for their 50th anniversary." This is marker number 2301 and it was erected in 2009 by the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Department of Highways. [Review 67 of 2026 - 329 in Kentucky - 25257 overall]