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Take a virtual tour of Kentucky history by exploring the Kentucky Historical Markers found all over the Bluegrass state. Through short episodes, you can learn about pioneers, soldiers, presidents, her... more
FAQs about Kentucky Historical Markers:How many episodes does Kentucky Historical Markers have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.
December 24, 2022Episode 5 Iwo Jima HeroDid you know that one of the six marines that were captured by an AP photographer, raising the flag on Mt. Suribachi, was a Kentucky native. Listen for more information about this World War II hero.Questions and Comments are always welcome at kyhistoricalmarkers.com...more6minPlay
December 24, 2022Episode 4 Daniel Boone's GraveWe tackle two markers, #113 and #576 about the great pioneer, Daniel Boone. Both of these markers are located at the Frankfort Cemetery and mark the burial site of Daniel & Rebecca Boone ... or does it? Listen to find out the mystery!Questions and comments are always welcome at [email protected]...more8minPlay
December 24, 2022Episode 3 Death of Meriwhether LewisDid you know that Meriwhether Lewis, of the famous Lewis & Clark expedition died under mysterious circumstances? In this episode we discuss marker # 2213 which is approximately where the other half of the famed expedition, William Clark was staying while traveling through Kentucky. He was here, near modern Graefenburg Ky when he heard about the death of Lewis.Comments and questions are always welcome at [email protected]...more6minPlay
December 24, 2022Episode 2 Franklin County, 1795In this first full episode we talk about the Historical Marker #1359, Franklin County, 1795.We discuss a little about the formation of Franklin County and the capital of Frankfort, as well as the creation of Kentucky as the 15th state.Comments and questions are always welcome at [email protected]...more6minPlay
December 24, 2022IntroductionIntroducing a new podcast about the history of Kentucky. We use the state's historical roadside markers as topics to discuss the broad and far reaching history of the Bluegrass state. Each episode will be a short discussion about various points of history spurred by the featured marker.Your host is Greg McGaha, a native of Kentucky, currently residing in the capital city of Frankfort. Listen as Greg takes you on a virtual tour of Kentucky. You might even learn a few things along the way!Comments and questions are always welcome at [email protected]...more3minPlay
FAQs about Kentucky Historical Markers:How many episodes does Kentucky Historical Markers have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.