On the east side of Garrison, is the mouth of Montgomery Creek Road. It leads southeast to the head of Montgomery Creek, to the foot of a very steep hill, with a winding road to the top, commonly known as “Negro Hill.” At the top of the hill is the Continue Reading
Garrison
1895: Tragedy on the Ohio
“A curious crowd hung around the Mayor’s office where Weaver’s Remains were taken.” “The mayor’s slate was blank Thursday morning not even an ordinance nor law having been fractured last night so far as is known. A large crowd, however, hung around the office for several hours in the morning Continue Reading
George Forsyth and Kinniconick
“The Maysville and Big Sandy Railroad bed was laid through Stone City, Lewis County during 1853-1854. When the Maysville and Big Sandy Railroad engineers reached Kinniconick bottoms, a bridge had to be built over Kinniconick Creek.” “They met on the land of William Moss, October 1853, at the place where Continue Reading
Virtual Cemetery Tour: Garland Cemetery
A virtual cemetery tour of the older section of Garland Cemetery in Bentleyville, Lewis County, Kentucky.