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Blue Lick, Kentucky

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Perryville Battlefield

1862

Site of the bloodiest Civil War battle in Kentucky, fought October 8, 1862, with over 7,600 casualties.

19.1 mi away

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Everything Near Blue Lick

8 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Traveler's Rest (Shelby City, Kentucky) · 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where Kentucky’s very first governor laid his head? You're approaching Traveler's Rest, the historic home of Isaac Shelby, a true pioneer and statesman! Shelby didn't just buy this land; he earned it! As a…

  • Hoffman House (Lancaster, Kentucky) · 7.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming house played a pivotal role during a nation divided. Built around 1850, the Hoffman House became a central hub for Confederate activity in this part of Kentucky during the Civil War. While the exact…

  • William Whitley House State Historic Site · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it took to settle the Kentucky frontier? Discover the story of William Whitley and his sharpshooter wife Esther, who built their home as a fortified station right here. William and Esther Whitley were…

  • Governor William Owsley House · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a moment, because this unassuming house holds a significant piece of Kentucky history. This is Pleasant Retreat, the home of William Owsley, Kentucky's 16th governor. William Owsley, a lawyer and…

  • Camp Dick Robinson · 14.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming spot helped keep Kentucky in the Union during the Civil War. In August 1861, Camp Dick Robinson became the first Federal military base south of the Ohio River. Union loyalists, recruited by William…

  • Carry A. Nation House (Kentucky) · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Prepare to meet a woman who took on saloons with a hatchet! This is the Carry A. Nation House, once home to the infamous temperance crusader. Built around 1846, this ten-room house was where Carry A. Nation spent part…

  • Dutch Reformed Church (Harrodsburg, Kentucky) · 18.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over, history buff! You're about to witness a building that defied mountains and wilderness to bring faith to the frontier. This isn't just an old church; it’s the Old Mud Meeting House, the very first Low Dutch…

  • Perryville Battlefield · 19.1 mi · Historical Marker

    Site of the bloodiest Civil War battle in Kentucky, fought October 8, 1862, with over 7,600 casualties.

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