After the 1937 flood this was still standing…read more A German immigrant, C. Heigold built a mansion and to prove his patriotism he carved all sorts of symbols into the walls of stone. During this time, Irish peoples were frowned upon. Allow a German immigrant, they were forced to live a lower class of individuals too! Following Bloody Monday where Irish were forced to stay away from voting with their lives. The Germans had actual live ammunition fired upon them by angry citizens. But still he loved his new country and home! We have the ornate stone symbols to remember how much someone loved their country. This door has been relocated all that was left from the mighty Ohio River. It shows the symbols of freedom, literally liberty carved into it! The love that comes from a man's soul and spirit can still be enjoyed over 150 years later. Now if you are looking to remember your loved one. You could have a brick placed here forever more . When close to the Big Four Bridge and Ohio Water Park Front this is a must. It's on the road directly across from the Botanical Gardens. The flora is maintained by the Botanical Gardens of Kentucky. When in doubt always smell the flowers! Walk through the facade to find the other sides of life.

TikTok really has opened my eyes to hidden treasures everywhere. I'm sure that I'm not the only one…read morethat feels this way. When you doom scroll, you come across many different places that are true hidden gems. Door To Nowhere, or Heigold House, is definitely an oddity and salute to the past. Some housekeeping, you know, things to know about this place. BE CAREFUL. This sits on a roundabout island with steady traffic. Be mindful to the traffic flow and businesses nearby (I parked at a nearby business off the road and walked over here). Be kind to the natural beauty that surrounds this. And most of all, be respectful. As I said, this sits on a roundabout with flowerbeds surrounding it. Whether you are facing front, as in looking at the front of the façade, or looking from the rear, please stay on the sidewalks provided. Take in the informational plaques as well. Built by Christian H Heigold, a successful stonecutter. Majority of the house was completed in 1853. Heigold was a master at stonecutting and completed the home with busts of Presidents George Washington and James Buchanan. Heigold was also a staunch opponent of the 'Know Nothing Party,' and anti-immigration political party and I would like to think that he built his house with all the busts was a big middle finger to those that were anti-immigration. This façade sat in what was known as the The Point neighborhood, which was favored by those that moved to the city from the New Orleans area. Once Louisville diverted the Beargrass Creek away from downtown, this place started to flood annually. Shifting people away from the neighborhood and then the Great Flood of 1937 happened. Slowly the city started buying houses and demolishing them. Ultimately using the land as a dump site. Then this façade was listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Remained in that area which became Thruston Park. That is until a developer bought the land adjacent to this and build condos. They moved this massive beast, 70,000-pounds, across River Road to where it sits today.

This is a cool castle that I took my family to over the summer. I enjoy visiting random unique…read moreplaces. It's one of my favorite things to do in exploring and adding things to help. So of course we had a great time at this castle in Lagrange

This is a very tragic and sad situation that happened one day in 1985. This is a memorial and…read moretribute for 4 men that lost their lives here during a sewer accident. Very nice tribute to the people that lost their lives

Next year will be the 20th anniversary of this memorial…read more This is a memorial that is near my friends home. It's easy to find just off Dixie hwy and centennial ave. by US Cavalry and across from the new gas station. Three sewer workers and a police man was overcome by dangerous sewer gas. Over the years a pair of shrubs have matured there have been some additions. To the memorial. A plaque and a bench as well. http://www.apnewsarchive.com/1985/Four-Die-in-Sewer-Accident/id-38ea0fbff712e4c39082d338bac5b8e6 25/ 2014

The Historical Covered Bridge was hard to find. There is NOT a lot of signage, so keep your eyes…read morepeeled. It is located just off Route 450. There is some parking there. The covered bridge is no longer in use. The local heathens have used paint to write graffiti all over the inside and on the 2 entrances of the bridge. Really defacing this beautiful old red covered bridge. I am on a mission to see the over 90 covered bridges in the State of Indiana and was very upset that the locals have done nothing to preserve or police the bridge area. The bridge is over a 120 yrs and the town has turned it's back to the history of the bridge...it is a crying shame.

One of the longest historic covered bridges in the state is to the southwest of Bedford near…read moreWilliams, IN. The road to the bridge is quite winding and though GPS tells you it is not far, that it measures a straight line, not the slow and actual mileage. So, be prepared for the trip to take a bit longer than you expect. Once you get close to the bridge, there is a small road that passes under the railroad trestle and leads south. There is another small road on the left that leads to the bridge which is quite visible by then. Parking is available at the base of the bridge which is closed off to vehicles. The bridge has been restored on the outside with fresh paint and a nice sign over the entry identifying it as Williams Bridge 1884 with an oddly listed occupancy limit. I didn't see any other information on site to share the history of the place. As mentioned in other reviews, the site is frequently falls prey to vandals who spray juvenile/stupid graffiti all over the blacktop approach and on the floor of the bridge. Seems a shame that this small town can't seem to figure out who is doing the damage and make them responsible for clean up costs. The bridge spans 402' and is a treasure that once lost, can't be replaced. I hope someone in the area can champion bringing the rest of the site up to the quality of the new look of the bridge itself. Review #2654

Great history in beautiful Washington County. It's a working mill and the cornmeal makes the most…read moredelicious cornbread.

This old mill was established more than two centuries ago, set up by a creek running out of the…read morerock. It lay dormant for 50 years, but it's up and running again, thanks to a tenacious non-profit and grants adding up to more than a million dollars. Worth the $5 admission to get a glimpse of the frontier economy. Be sure to see the old wool picker machines they keep upstairs too. The mill itself is not as big and perhaps not as impressive as the larger one that is preserved just west of here at Spring Mill, but it's every bit as authentic and arguably set in a more idyllic setting. I think that explains the billion mosquitoes that call this place home. The best part? In the summer, the Garden Table Market across the road uses the mill's grist in their corn muffins. Definitely make it a two-for-one. Also noteworthy are the couple miles of hiking trails through the surrounding wood. They will give you a map at the entrance.

This log cabin was the home of the 9th President, William Henry Harrison. It is one of the nine…read morebuildings remaining in the historic city from what is known as the Capital Period (1816-1825). At this time, they are not hosting any weekday tours, so I could not go in and visit. They may be open Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. I will just call or email ahead before you go.The cabin is also known as Branham Tavern and has served as a tavern, and a church house for members of the clergy over the years. There is ample free parking available on the street in front of the cabin. It is a nice attraction to see if you are in town, but unless they are open, you will probably not spend a lot of time there. The cabin is located off of a busy road, or at least busy for Corydon. Be carful. Anyway, I would recommend coupling this trip with other stops such as Indiana Cavern, The Harrison County Interpretive Museum and the Constitutional Elm Stump. Fun Facts: The cabin is listed on National Register of Historic Places and Harrison County gets its name from President Harrison.

Our first Capitol as a state, not a territory, that belongs to Vincennes. This is a beautifully…read morepreserved historic building highlighting our beginnings as a state. If you're looking for a way to celebrate our bicentennial this year, visiting this historic landmark is a must do on your list. Centered in the heart of downtown Corydon the building is surrounded by a beautiful park, a memorial to Governor Frank O'Bannon, and restaurants and shops. Be sure to check the days and times of tours and make a stop at the local library to pick up some great history of Corydon.

This particular day, Tony and decided to take a little drive, so we headed across the Ohio River…read moreinto Indiana to find us a few of those amazing covered bridges that they have left from the past. I think covered bridges are beautiful and ever so slightly romantic. Romantic why? Not really sure why I feel that way, just do!!! Maybe because they are unique and mysterious, and gorgeous...who knows??? But, I like them!! This one was built in 1875. It spans across the White River. It is on the Historical National Board and is the longest wooden triple span covered bridge in the US. Original cost when built was $18,142...that was a Hell of a lot of money in 1875..a truss design with triple burr span built by J J Daniels. Located on Route 235. If you like these Majestic Relics of our past and you are in the area....Check it out. There is parking on both sides of the river. One side has a park with picnic tables, no grills..a great fishing spot if you got your licenses. The bridge is close to traffic, but encourages foot pedestrians....JUST SAY NO TO GRAFFITI!!!!

Driving home after a short stay in Bloomington and came across a sign for the Medora Covered…read moreBridge. Beautifully restored, clean, and there is ample parking and picnic tables. On most days there is a volunteer docent to talk about the history of the bridge and area. A nice spot to stretch your legs and relax.

This place is somewhat hard to find. It is located at the front of an apartment complex. The…read moreeasiest way to find it is to Park at or near the University Park Apartments leasing Office. The garden is facing the office, right across the parking lot. It is a very unique and historical place. It was built in 1921 and is located in what is known as the St. Jospeh's neighborhood, named after the former St. Joseph's Infirmary, which has since been demolished. The Grotto and Garden and one of the few remaining pieces of the infirmary. it was designated as a Local and State Historical Landmark in 2001. The garden is maintained by volunteers known as the Grotto Grannies. The grotto is well maintained and designed to be a peaceful place to reflect and pray. It is a beautiful brick structure full of little murals, and flowers (especially during the spring and summer) that has a religious foundation. The Grotto was designed based on a similar place in France, where Bernadette Soubirous is said to have seen apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. There is a bench that you can sit there and people have placed their own personal memorial and prayer request there. It is a hidden gem and a must visit if you are in Louisville.

Such a beautiful, powerful and peaceful part of history. A unique find and very glad we did it.read more