Deputy Judge Jon Park takes us on a journey through Shelby County's hidden gems and historical treasures, revealing surprising discoveries and community stories along the way. He shares his path from Illinois to Kentucky and explains how his background in ministry and public service prepared him for his current role.

• Born near Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois, with a deep appreciation for history and civic engagement
• Served as Executive Director of Constituent Services under Governor Matt Bevin, helping citizens navigate government resources
• Spearheaded the Gold Star Family Memorial at Veterans Park, honoring families who lost loved ones in military service
• Workers discovered what appeared to be a child's casket during excavation, which turned out to be a misplaced time capsule
• The historic courthouse, built in 1912, revealed a hidden tunnel beneath its front steps during renovation
• Colonel Sanders and his wife Claudia made Shelby County their home from the mid-1950s until their deaths
• Ongoing restoration projects include the courthouse windows and the old stone jail with a $150,000 Brownfield grant
• Describes Shelby County as "Mayberry" – a close-knit community where people work together to preserve history

Join us at the Kentucky State Fair to visit the expanded Shelby County booth and possibly meet Colonel Sanders and Abraham Lincoln reenactors!

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