This Chamber of Commerce was filled with lots of old historic pieces. You could walk through and…read moreread about what the significance of each item was. There was an old coal burning stove from one of the old L & N cabooses! Lots of brochures and someone there to answer questions also.

Along this curvy road through rural Kentucky, this marker points out a small skirmish that took…read moreplace here during the Civil War. Kentucky was a border state and officially declared its neutrality but eventually requested the Union's help. The marker reads, "August 23, 1862, 650 cavalry of Gen. E. Kirby Smith's invading CSA army routed small Federal force under Col. Leonidas Metcalfe here on way to seize Ky., cooperating with CSA army under Gen. Braxton Bragg. Central Ky. captured, but plans to take Cincinnati and Louisville failed. CSA retired from Kentucky after Battle of Perryville, October 8, 1862." This is marker 1124 and it was erected in 1968 by the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Department of Highways. [Review 20171 overall - 211 in Kentucky - 1147 of 2023.]

Located along US-421, which in this part of Kentucky is the Battlefield Memorial Highway, this…read moretwo-sided marker points out the lead up to the Battle of Richmond. On the front side, "Richmond-Prelude. Confederates in Tennessee under Gen. E. Kirby Smith planned an invasion of the Blue Grass area. Finding Cumberland Gap protected, they entered through Rogers' Gap, heading to Lexington. US Gen. Wm. Nelson sent Gens. M.D. Manson and Charles Cruft to oppose the invasion. The 2 armies, US 7,000, CSA 5,000 confronted each other 6 mi. below Richmond. See Over." And on the reverse, "Richmond-Battle. On Aug. 30, 1862, CSA forces repulsed the enemy in three separate engagements. Confederate Gens. T. Churchill and P. Cleburne and Cols. P. Smith and John Scott led in battles at Mt. Zion Church, White's Farm, and at Richmond. The total dead, wounded, missing of both sides was 5,804. Federals retreated and scattered. The CSA moved on to Lexington. See Over." This is marker number 1300 and it was erected in 1969 by the Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. There is room to pull to the side here to read the marker. [Review 2037 of 2024 - 276 in Kentucky - 23058 overall]

Located at the center of McKee, this marker points out the history of the county for which it is…read morethe county seat. The courthouse is adjacent as well as the sheriff's office. On a Sunday morning, there was plenty of parking. The marker reads, "County named, 1858. For Andrew Jackson, the 7th US President, 1829-37, first to be elected from west of Appalachians. First Representative in Congress from Tenn., 1796-97. In US Senate twice, 1797 and 1823. Victorious commander at New Orleans, 1815. County formed from small parts of Madison, Estill, Owsley, Clay, Laurel and Rockcastle, every adjoining county, except Lee." This is marker 1145 and it was erected in 1968 by the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Department of Highways. [Review 20168 overall - 208 in Kentucky - 1144 of 2023.]

Visited our library in Berea today and what a wonderful experience. We stopped by to get our…read morelibrary cards and use their notary public service , that by the way, is absolutely FREE. That's right, getting your documents notarized is absolutely FREE at our wonderful library. The staff were superlative and motivated to ensure our visit was an amazing experience. The facility is immaculate and well organized. Very impressive and loaded with events and services for everyone. We are blessed to have this gem in our midst. Well Done, and I can't wait to get more involved in our library.

If you need anything notarized, please consider using the Madison County Public Library. Call and…read moremake an appointment. The service was great and the staff is very helpful. ​

Formed in 1858 by the Kentucky legislature from land that had been parts of Madison, Estill,…read moreOwsley, Clay, Laurel, and Rockcastle counties, the county was named for Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States who was the first that was from west of the Appalachian Mountains. It was also the 106th of Kentucky's 120 counties to be formed. The building faces south and is a two story red colored brick and concrete structure. The south front has a central entrance on the first story with a projecting balcony on the second story with clock above at the roof line. On the east and west sides, the building projects at the center. The windows are vertical. The roof line is flat. It looks a bit Art Deco to me with the clock on the front and the "1950" lettering. It's cute and appropriately sized for such a small county. On a Sunday morning, it was completely locked and secured but still worth checking out. [Review 20169 overall - 209 in Kentucky - 1145 of 2023.]