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Doorway Arch, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption – Covington, Kentucky

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Doorway Arch of the St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, in Covington, Kentucky. The tympanum relief sculpture depicts Mary’s assumption into Heaven and was carved in 1914 by a local artist Clement Barnhorn.

Old Stone Bridge, Louisville to Nashville Turnpike – Kentucky

Old Stone Bridge, Louisville to Nashville Turnpike - Kentucky

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One of the oldest bridges in the state of Kentucky, it can be found outside of military base of Fort Knox, along what remains of the old Louisville to Nashville Turnpike. As the name implies, the turnpike ran between Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee. There were two segments, known today as Highway 31 West and 31 East. The turnpike was used by both Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War, and the bridge dates back to before that time period. It was also traveled by President Andrew Jackson on several occasions. The western turnpike passed through Elizabethtown, Bowling Green, Glasgow Junction, and Franklin. And the eastern turnpike ran through Bardstown, Buffalo, Glasgow, and Scottsville

Old Louisville Victorian Home – Belgravia Court – Kentucky

Old Louisville Victorian Home - Belgravia Court - Kentucky

Old Louisville is a historic district and neighborhood in central Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is the third largest such district in the United States. The district features Victorian architecture including homes in the Romanesque, Queen Anne and Italiante architectural styles. The neighborhood boast the largest concentration of residential stained glass windows in the United States.

The St. James–Belgravia Historic District, is among the most visited areas in Old Louisville, but beautiful homes can be seen in other locations. Walking is the best way to explore the area, so find a good parking spot and enjoy the beautiful tree-lined streets and historic architecture.