Western Kentucky in Vintage Postcards

Western Kentucky in Vintage Postcards guides residents, visitors, and history buffs alike on a virtual driving tour through Kentucky's westernmost counties to enjoy its rich history and natural beauty. Readers will discover why this is perhaps the most diverse region in the Bluegrass State with its many different geographical areas-flat lands to rolling hills and coal fields to miles of lakes. The scenic journey begins in Hopkinsville, meanders north through Madisonville to Henderson, and continues west to the Mississippi River, with stops in Murray, Mayfield, Paducah, and several small towns. Vintage postcards culled from a variety of sources highlight those things that are uniquely Western Kentucky: tobacco fields, coal mines, Confederate president Jefferson Davis, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, farming, historical buildings and sites, floods, and dams.

Author: Clifford J. Downey
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 09/05/2002
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.32h x 6.48w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780738514598

About the Author
Downey, Clifford J.: - With this book author Clifford J. Downey illustrates his love for the Bluegrass State and his commitment to preserving its heritage. An avid railroad historian, he combines remarkable postcards and informative text to bring to life the wonderful and varied history of Western Kentucky.