Thurmont, Maryland
Utica Mills Covered Bridge
Washed out by the Johnstown Flood in 1889, the surviving portion of the original two-span bridge now resides at Fishing Creek.
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Thurmont, Maryland
Washed out by the Johnstown Flood in 1889, the surviving portion of the original two-span bridge now resides at Fishing Creek.
Frederick, Maryland
An amazing example of Federal-period architecture, truly unique to this region of the state.
Frederick, Maryland
This hidden treasure provides a charming access point along the south side of Baker Park.
Frederick, Maryland
Rumors persist that a bottle of whiskey is sealed within this Demijohn-shaped adornment.
Frederick, Maryland
Historic barracks utilized during both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Frederick, Maryland
According to local history, this cast-iron canine was nearly melted down for bullets during the Civil War.
Carroll, Ohio
See the nearly two-century-old ruins of pre-railroad America at the former site of a lock on the Ohio and Erie Canal.
Grasonville, Maryland
This statue of two men in a rowboat was erected to honor those who died while fishing in the Chesapeake Bay.
Annapolis, Maryland
A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.
Somerset, Ohio
The nearly 200-year-old building displays a perplexing grammatical error.
Caldwell, Ohio
Constructed in 1882, this jail once housed local inmates and the sheriff's family all under one roof.
Cambridge, Ohio
A collection of thousands of pieces of unique, colorful glass made in this Ohio town.
Louisville, Kentucky
The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.
Seymour, Indiana
The lynching and burial site of America's first train robbers.
Louisville, Kentucky
Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.
Louisville, Kentucky
The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.
Louisville, Kentucky
This hidden jockey “walk of fame” celebrates the winning riders of the Kentucky Derby.
Louisville, Kentucky
The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.
Jeffersonville, Indiana
This candy shop has been serving up sweets to the Louisville area since the 1850s.
Charlestown, Indiana
Ruined pieces of stone and a swimming pool are all that remain of an amusement park swept away by a flood.
Louisville, Kentucky
This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.
Louisville, Kentucky
A life-sized memorial to Harry L. Collins, the official corporate magician of Frito-Lay.
Groveport, Ohio
A unique collection of military history dating back to the American Revolution.