Heritage Tourism

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The City of Winchester was created in 1793 from 66 acres of land donated by a frontiersman named John Baker who owned 319 acres. It was a wilderness, a farm of cane-covered hills, with one advantage, a spring large enough to provide water for 500-600 people. He broke the land into lots, laid out streets and provided free land to the county for a courthouse, a school, a jail, and a stray animal pen. The town was named in honor of Winchester, Virginia, Baker's former home. By 1797 Winchester consisted of 11 homes connected by a series of paths, through the cane. By the 1800 there were 20 stores, 6 taverns, 10 churches, 6 lawyers and one doctor. In 1812, Winchester was listed as the 7th largest town in Kentucky. The Winchester Downtown Commercial District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Winchester's Main Street is known to locals as the "White Way" because of the 5-globed lampposts that were originally gas-burning lights. Originating from the poem "Up Silver Stairs," pinned by author Jesse Stuart. They were removed in the mid-1950s in favor of brighter lights. In 1983, 10,000 people gathered in Winchester to celebrate the relighting and rebirth of the White Way with two of the original fixtures and many replicas. Replicas of these lamps have been installed along Main Street, and have been used as the official"signature" of the city of Winchester, various clubs and organizations. Winchester has one of the few elevated sidewalks in the Commonwealth of Kentucky giving this area the name "High On Main."

We're more than a movie. We're also a real town, full of history and fun. And if you're out to make your next vacation a blockbuster (or at least a bit more interesting), grab your camcorder and head for Elizabethtown. Enjoy antique and modern shopping. Stroll around our historic downtown, as seen in the movie. Step into the past with our historical attractions and museums. Then recharge your batteries at scenic recreational sites like Freeman Lake Park and Greenbelt Walking Trails. Elizabethtown has enjoyment in every scene! You've already found the right place for more ideas on making your next trip a hit.

The Hickman Recreation and Tourist Commission is a non-profit organization. Organized with its first board members in 1994, the commission has worked to promote Hickman, Kentucky as a place to live, work, and play. Board meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month at City Hall. Seven members serve on the board and are appointed by the mayor and city commissioners of the city. The committee does not receive any tax dollars to operate and depends solely on the gracious donations from the city of Hickman, local business community, individual citizens, and fundraising efforts to sponsor and organize events and activities throughout the year. Donations and contributions are always accepted and appreciated. Anyone wishing to help with the organization efforts to promote Hickman and provide activities for its citizens can make a tax refundable donation by sending it to:

When you hear the name "Oak Grove, Kentucky," you probably think of a small farming area, complete with rolling hills, a close-knit community and old-fashioned values. We have that. But Oak Grove is also one of the fastest-growing, most diverse cities in Kentucky. You're just as likely to find Caribbean, Greek or Korean food here as barbecue. Located on the border of Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee, Oak Grove-a city of about 8,000-has almost tripled its population since 1990. Why are more people choosing Oak Grove? Thanks to our nearest neighbor, Fort Campbell, the home of the 101st Airborne Division, you'll find that our housing, restaurants, shopping and services are extremely affordable, in support of our military residents. In addition, Oak Grove is surrounded by outdoor recreational areas, museums, music venues, antique stores, small-town festivals and more. And there's no more convenient location-we're less than four hours from Atlanta, Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis and Nashville. A growing population, affordable housing, plenty to do...We hope you agree that Oak Grove is "Kentucky's Rising Star on the Border." Vision Statement: Our vision for Oak Grove is nothing less than the best of the past merged with the promising future, creating a community where all residents can grow and prosper.