Folks who love taking a stroll or even a long hike will enjoy one of this area's newest attractions. On the east side of the new Lake Barkley bridge, a…
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 United States Geological Survey has a great online mapping feature that is quite addicting and can suck you in for a while.
While exploring the historic community of Canton, we discovered this abandoned filling station on the old main drag through town.
A sign painted across the top of the windows and garage door read “Tires, Free Air & Accessories.” The building had a marker near the top proclaiming to be constructed by the Masons in 1919.
