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An aerial view of the US 68/KY 80 Corridor from around 2018 showing the different alignments.

Five Generations of Highways in Canton, Ky

Post published:January 30, 2020
Post category:Lost Roads & Railroads
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The present-day US 68/KY 80 corridor has been an important route for more than two centuries. With Canton’s modern history dating back over 200 years (not to mention the prehistoric era), it’s no wonder the main thoroughfare through this part of the county has changed a whopping five times. Evidence of all five generations of this strategic route exists today.

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The Cadiz Railroad

Post published:June 10, 2019
Post category:Lost Roads & Railroads
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In 1901, William White had a problem. He wanted to bring a railroad to Cadiz, Kentucky from nearby Gracey to help transport tobacco and other freight across the area. Gracey had nice rail lines served by the Illinois Central and the Louisville and Nashville. Connecting Cadiz to Gracey would benefit the citizens of this Trigg County seat immensely.

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A screen-grab showing four layers of maps centered on Grand Rivers, Kentucky.

Old Maps Overlaying Today’s Reveal Big Changes

Post published:September 11, 2018
Post category:Terts & Quats The Map Room
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The United States Geological Survey has a great online mapping feature that is quite addicting and can suck you in for a while.

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