Meade
County
Grayson County
Breckinridge County
Brandenburg, Kentucky
Breckinridge County
Judge James Holt Mansion
Located on KY 144 Stephensport. Joseph Holt was born in Breckenridge County in
1807. He served as Commissioner of Patents, Postmaster General and Secretary of
War under President James Buchanan. He was appointed to the Office of Judge
Advocate General under President Abraham Lincoln. Served as the judge in the
trial of the assassins in the Lincoln murder. Not open to the public. The
Joseph Holt Mansion is listed on the National Historic Register.
Fisher House Located on US 60, intersection of US 60 Bypass & Business Route near Cloverport. This brick house was built in 1801 by John Fisher. The brick was made on the grounds and other materials used in the construction were prepared on the local tile company premises. It was remodeled in 1894. Not open to the public.
Ivy Hill 209 E Second St., Hardinsburg 40143. The home was built by Vivian Daniels in 1839. The brick for the house was made on the grounds. Daniels owned a tavern and hotel in Hardinsburg. Not open to the public.
St. Romuald Church Located on KY 259 north of Hardinsburg. The present church building was constructed in 1897, which was the third building for the parish. The first church was constructed in 1811.
Grayson County
Jack Thomas House 122 E Main St.,
Leitchfield
42754. Fully restored home of Grayson County's first
Circuit
Court Clerk, circa 1810. Call for hours.
270-259-5587.
Meade County
Buckner House Lafayette St., Brandenburg
40108.
The home where Confederate General John Hunt
Morgan observed the
Ohio River battle in 1863.
Historic marker in front. Not open to the public.
Doe Run Inn Built in 1821 as a mill and converted to a bed and
breakfast inn in 1927, Doe Run Inn offers authentic regional cooking, rooms
furnished in original period decor hiking trails, wedding/group facilities.
Cloverport Museum 
Located in a restored freight depot, the museum contains many artifacts of Cloverport's historic past. Open Sun. 1-4. FREE (March-October).
Breckinridge County Historical Society Museum Main St., Hardinsburg
40143. Open Sat. 9-12. FREE.
Across from the county courthouse in a former
bank building, the museum contains artifacts from the entire county's historic
past.
Breckinridge County
Main Street Cloverport The downtown
business district is undergoing revitalization. The community is involved with
the Main Street Program and was named a Renaissance City. Located on the Ohio
River, the community was established in 1803 as a trading post, developed into a
river port, was their location of a button factory, tile plant and railroad
shops. A walking trail is under development.
Historic District Irvington The downtown business district including a
community mill, coal tipple and former freight station have been named as a
historic district on the National Historic Register. Irvington was established
in 1888 on the Louisville, St. Louis & Texas Railroad.
Pine Knob Community The community located in the valley known as
Hoodoo Holler still has many of its early turn of the century buildings, The
Pine Knob General Store, the Primitive Baptist Church, the old School House,
springs, creeks, picnic grounds, craft shops, quilt shop and the theatre make
this a wonderful experience for vacationers.
Meade County
General John Hunt Morgan Driving Tour
Retrace the General's historic ride through Meade County to cross the Ohio
River. Brochures available at the Chamber of Commerce or Public Library.
Breckinridge County
Breckinridge County Community Center
Golf Course Located on KY 261 south of Hardinsburg, the course contains
9-holes on a hilly course. Pro shop on premises. 270-765-2841.
Rough River Reservoir Swimming, fishing, boating. Three campgrounds
located in county maintained by the Corps of Engineer: Axtel-picnic area, boat
ramp & beach, 270-257-2584; Laurel Branch-boat ramp, 270-257-2061; North
Fork-picnic area & boat ramp,
270-257-8139.
Yellowbank Wildlife Management Area Contains many miles of old roads
for hiking & sightseeing. Self-guided demonstration area on tract 3 features
habitat types of prairie grasses & wetlands Fishing in ponds and Yellowbank
Creek: ramp at creek, waterfowl refuge, primitive camping and archery practice
trail.
270-547-6856.
Grayson County
Camp Loucon Owned and operated by the United
Methodist Church, Loucon is a Christian retreat located in the heart of South
Central Kentucky. This 500+ acre site offers woodlands, meadows, lakes, athletic
fields, hiking trails and accommodations to suit your needs.
Lafayeffe Golf Course Falls of Rough, Ky. This championship golf course covers 250 acres of unspoiled natural beauty, with rolling hills and scenic vistas. Its 18-holes were designed with fairness and challenge for both men and women and guarantees a fabulous round of golf for all levels of play. The course offers bent grass greens and watered fairways. This scenic course is composed of a combination of wooded and links style holes.
Noun Lake The other half of the 'Twin lakes" is Nolin Lake. This
scenic lake is located in the southern region of Grayson County just 14 miles
from Leitchfield It is widely noted for its camping, boating, fishing, nature
trails, a lakefront motel and restaurant with a full service marina. Nolin Lake
touches the northern rim of Mammoth Cave National Park.
Rough
River Dam State Resort Park off WK Pkwy. on
KY 79 between Leitchfield and Hardinsburg, 68 mi. SW of
Louisville via US 60.
Open year round. 3,200 ft. paved, lighted airstrip, fuel. 40-room lodge &
15(2-BR) cottages w/AC, meeting and dining rooms, gift shop open all year.
Seasonal camping, 66 sites w/utilities, tent camping, service building. Pool,
beach, bath-house, marina with open and covered slips, ramps, fishing, pontoon
& rowboat rental, mini golf, 9-hole par 3 golf, cart & club rental,
tennis, hiking, shuffle-board, playground, picnicking, 'Lady of the Lake' cruise
boat (some facilities seasonal). Park has facilities for disabled. 270-257-2311
or 800-325-1713.
Meade County Bullermilk Falls Historical Trail Buttermilk
Falls Main Street, Brandenburg 40108. A two-mile trail with historic
interpretation that starts between Flippin's Run and Brandenburg City Park, both
providing breathtaking views of the Ohio River. Handicapped accessible.
270-422 3626.
Doe Valley Golf Club 
An 18-hole semipublic golf course is
available at Doe Valley Golf Course off SR 1638. Beautiful tree lined fairways,
water and sand hazards, a pro shop, putting green, golf lessons and a snack
bar/restaurant are available at this lovely course. 270-422-3397.
Meade-Olin Park
Brandenburg 40108. Off KY 933 near junction of KY
448. A 65-acre park, open dawn till dark year-round. 18-hole Frisbee golf
course. 1/2-mile walking trail, 3 softball fields, 1 T-ball field, 2
tennis
courts, playground, wooded grounds and 3 pavilions. Call for pavilion
reservations. 270-422-3967.
Lapland WMA 2 tracts of wooded, rugged terrain featuring small cedar
glades with native grasses and
wildflowers. Hiking, birding, hunting. Primitive.
270-547-6856.
Offer Creek Park 3600-acre park. Facilities include a Conference
Center, lodge, cabins, campgrounds with electric and water hookups, picnic
areas, and a Nature Center. Hiking, mountain biking, Lapland WMA stream
fishing, astronomy programs, rappelling, disc golf, spelunking, birding,
planned programs. 502-942-6241.
Pine Knob
Outdoor Theatre 2250 Pine Knob Rd., Caneyville 42721. WK Pkwy Exit 94
near Rough River Dam State Resort Park. 'Lard' (Lucy and Ruth's Diner)-if you
liked "Grease" you'll love 'Lard." "Down in Hoodoo Holler a comedy set in 1931
based on the legend of gold buried by Dock Brown:' The Return of Goldie Mae" a
sequel to "Hoodoo Holler' full of comedy and folklore. "Dock Brown-Legend of an
Outlaw" based on true story of an infamous outlaw who lived in Pine Knob in the
1850's. "Daddy took the T-Bird Away a musical comedy set in 1957 about the final
days of school and Caneyville High's prom. Five different performances, Fri.
& Sat. nights, June-Sept. Call for schedule or visit our web site.
270-879-8190.
March
Rough River Humor Festival, Rough River Dam State Resort Park, 270-257-2311
Farm Toy Show, Brandenburg, 270-547-6443
April
Texas Line Railroad Festival, lrvington, 270-547-3835
July
Down Home Days, Big Springs, 270-828-3758
The Official KY State Champ. Old Time Fiddlers' Contest, Rough River Dam State Resort Park, 270-259-5587
Meade County Fair, Brandenburg, 270-422-3626
Breckinridge County Fair, Hardinsburg, 270-756-2002
Threshing Days, Brandenburg, 270-422-3626
August
Down Home Days, Anneta, 270-259-5587
Flaherty Homecoming, Flaherty,
270-422-3626
Sacajawea Festival, Cloverport, 270-788-6632
Meade Co.
Classic Cruisers Car Show, Brandenburg, 270-422-3626
Millwood Festival,
Millwood, 270-259-5587
"New Song," Camp Loucon, 270-242-7160
Nolin Lake
Festival, Moutadier Marina, 270-259-5587
Pine Knob Baby Boomer's Festival,
Caneyville, 270-879-8190
September
Ekron Days, Ekron, 270-422-3626
East Grayson County Day, Big Clifty,
270-242-7960
Grayson County Fair, Leitchfield, 270-259-5587
Honey
Festival, Clarkson, 270-242-7370
Labor Day Parade, Leitchfield, 270-259-5587
October
Caneyville Community Fair, Caneyville, 270-259-5587
Autumfest, Otter
Creek Park, 270-942-3641
Hoe Down Day, Hardinsburg, 270-756-2213
River
Heritage Festival, Brandenburg, 270-422-3626
November
Homemakers of Meade Co. Annual Bazaar, 270-422-3626
Christmas by the
River, Brandenburg, 270-422-3626
December
Hometown Christmas, Leitchfield, 270-259-5587
Christmas by the River,
Brandenburg, 270A22-3626
Breckinridge County Tourism
David Hayes, The Herald-News Office
Hardinsburg, KY 41043
270-756-2109
Grayson County Tourist
Commission
P0 Box 272, Leitchfield, KY 42755 or
Grayson County Chamber of Commerce
100 Court Square
Leitchfield, KY
42754
270-259-5587
Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce
P0 Box 483
Brandenburg, KY
40108
270-422-3626
chamber@bbtel.com or www.ltadd.org/meade