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Burgin, Kentucky

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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

1805

Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.

4.6 mi away

Camp Nelson National Monument

1863

Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.

9.6 mi away

Perryville Battlefield

1862

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

13.0 mi away

Everything Near Burgin

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

  • Carry A. Nation House (Kentucky) · 3.5 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…

  • Old Fort Harrod State Park · 4.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what it took to tame the Kentucky frontier? You're driving near the site of Fort Harrod, the very first permanent American settlement in the state. Founded by James Harrod, who led a group of settlers into…

  • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill · 4.6 mi · Historical Marker

    Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.

  • Pleasant Hill, Kentucky · 4.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine a world of perfectly crafted furniture, innovative farming, and deeply held spiritual beliefs – that's Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. This was once a thriving Shaker community, established in 1805. The Shakers, known…

  • Dutch Reformed Church (Harrodsburg, Kentucky) · 5.7 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…

  • Camp Dick Robinson · 7.3 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…

  • Camp Nelson National Monument · 9.6 mi · Historical Marker

    Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.

  • Perryville Battlefield · 13.0 mi · Historical Marker

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

  • Traveler's Rest (Shelby City, Kentucky) · 13.1 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…

  • Governor William Owsley House · 14.3 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…

  • Hoffman House (Lancaster, Kentucky) · 15.3 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…

  • Four Roses · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over and raise a glass, because you're near a legend – Four Roses Distillery! Its story is as rich and complex as the bourbon it produces. Though the brand name dates back to the 1860s, the iconic Spanish…

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  • Waveland State Historic Site · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine a world built on tobacco, hemp, and the backs of enslaved people. That's Waveland. Joseph Bryan, grandson of a friend of Daniel Boone, established this plantation in the early 1800s. He built a Greek Revival…

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