Kentucky’s places. people. stories.
A commonwealth of stories.
Exploring the architecture, communities, landmarks, and forgotten histories of the Commonwealth.
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The Old Schoolhouse Oak
For centuries, the Old Schoolhouse Oak stood along a historic buffalo trace near Lexington, witnessing generations of Kentucky history. Nearly lost to development but saved through preservation efforts,…
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Discover stories from The Kaintuckeean archive
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Foster Ockerman
A shared interest in local history led to a friendship full of stories, camaraderie, and memories which I will carry…
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Who’s Always Wanted to go to Lincoln’s Boyhood Home?
A little off the interstate west of Louisville lies the boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s birthplace is in Kentucky,…
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Restore the Historic Markers
In a column for the Jessamine Journal in 2015, I wrote about how historic markers shared Kentucky’s history. That 2015…
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When the Waters Rise
Depending on the region of Kentucky in which you leave, the concept of a flood differs entirely. To the western…
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Jessamine Creek Gorge Trail
For several years I have heard about the beautiful Jessamine Creek Gorge that cuts through central Jessamine County on its…
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Speaking Engagements?
After Lost Lexington was published in 2014, one of my favorite things to do was to go out and speak…
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