Russellville Historic District
Visitor Center at 280 East 4th Street - Call 270-726-4181 to schedule tours
The Historic District of Russellville has been listed on the National Register for Historic Places for almost 40 years. Homes and buildings which are in the heart of the city go back to the early 1800's. Some of the property is connected to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Governors, a President, influential people and bank robbers! The property pictured is Mockingbird/Oak Hill C. 1850. Also located in the Historic District are three unique and historic structures which house Museums. They are open for scheduled tours. The Bibb House Museum located on West 8th Street, The Saddle Factory located on East 4th street across from the Visitor Center, and The Payne-Dunnigan-Cooksey Complex is located on East 6th Street.

1817 Saddle Factory Museum
Russellville - 270-726-4181 - Call for hours.
The 1817 Saddle Factory Museum owned and operated by Historic Russellville, Inc. is a four-story brick building that may be Kentucky's oldest industrial building. Exhibits include early saddles and leather goods which demonstrate the use of natural resources to produce goods which were sold regionally and as far away as New Orleans. One focus of the Museum is the indentured servants who provided much of the skilled labor and who lived on-site. The fourth-floor living quarters are available for touring and display preserved pre-1835 writings on the walls. Other exhibits include the original fish weather vane from Logan County's 1820 Courthouse on which three bullet holes are easily seen, photographs and artifcacts from Russellville's rich educational heritage, and the works of local artist Roberta McClean (1882 - 1975).

Also on the property are the Alice Dunnigan Museum and the Cooksey House Museum. Both buildings are filled with artifacts from the slavery era before and during the Civil War era. They are staged to show the difficulties faced by the slaves.

Bibb House
183 W. 8th Street, Russellville - 270-726-4181 - Call for hours.
Historic Russellville, Inc. maintains the Bibb House, a House Museum built in 1820 as the townhouse of Revolutionary War Major Richard Bibb, Revolutionary War officer and abolitionist, who freed twenty-nine of his slaves in 1829 and paid for their passage to Liberia and who then provided for the liberation of his remaining slaves by his will at his death in 1839. The Palladian style home is an excellent example of the fine, early architecture of Kentucky and is furnished with perios antiques. It demonstrates the lifestyle and customs of the landed gentry who migrated to Kentucky.

Auburn Historic District
Call 270-542-4677 to schedule tours.
The Auburn Historical District encompasses 136 properties located along eight streets at the center of town. Structure types range from southern plantation to early art deco.

Auburn Museum
Auburn (located just a few blocks west of the center of town on the old 68/80) - 270-542-4677 - Open 1-4:30PM Mon-Fry; by appointment on Sat-Sun
The museum is now open on a regular basis to serve the public, with over 1,000 artifacts on display. This little museum is available for school tours in the archives area as well as on the grounds of the living history area. Children are fascinated by the two cell jail house and the one room school house.Download pdf brochure here.

Greenwood One-Room School House
Auburn - 270-542-4677
Open 1-4:30PM Mon-Fry; by appointment on Sat-Sun
The Green Wood Schoolhouse was moved in May 2001 from its location just over the line in Simpson County, KY to a location directly behind the Auburn Museum. This will eventually be part of the village that the Auburn Historical Society is constructing. This village will be reminiscent of life in Auburn many years ago. Houses over 700 artifacts from this historic Kentucky town.

The Jail
The jail cells at the museum were part of the former Auburn City Jail. These cells which had been in storage by the City were transferred to the Auburn Historical Society in 2001. Jim Moore erected the building, to resemble the Jail house of the day, where the two cells were reassembled. This now forms part of the future “Living History Village."

Red River Meeting House and Cemetery
10 miles south of Russellville (take Hwy. 431 south 9.7 mi. turn left on Hwy. 663 go 3.0 mi. to the Meeting House); Directions from Adairville, Ky. - (town square) - take Hwy. 431 north 2.7 mi. turn right onto Hwy. 663 go 3.0 mi. to the Meeting House
270-726-2206 or 270-539-6528
Perhaps the most historic site in Logan County, the place where the Second Awakening, a revival of religious faith, occurred in 1800. Download pdf brochure here.

Schochoh Rosenwald One-Room
School House Museum
Russellville-Logan County High School Campus,
US 68 / KY 80
270-726-2206 - Open by appointment.
Built in 1929, the building houses a display of educational progress from 1792 through the closing of the last rural school in the county.

Shaker Museum at South Union
850 Shaker Museum Road, Just off US 68/KY 80, Auburn - 800-0811-8379
March through November, Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-5PM
December through February, Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM, Closed Sunday and Monday.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve & Day.
A short drive west of Bowling Green takes you to the historic site of the South Union Shaker Village. The Shaker society, an innovative, hard-working religious group, was established in 1807 and closed in 1922. The village site is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is filled with original furniture, crafts, textiles and manuscripts. Nearby Shaker Tavern, built in 1869, provides bed and breakfast accommodations. Dowload brochure here.

Lake Malone
331 State Route Road 8001, Dunmore - 270-657-2111
The 788-acre lake is enclosed by dramatic 50-foot sandstone bluffs rising above the water's edge and surrounded by hardwood forests. Discover the beautiful landscape of Lake Malone State Park on the 1.5-mile Laurel Trail or the .25-mile Wildflower Trail. These easy-rated hiking trails provide picturesque views of many rock walls, once used as shelters by Native Americans. Mountain laurel, holly, dogwood and wildflowers provide a rich tapestry of native flora. Natural wonders abound in this secluded wilderness! Thick with tall pines and magnificent cliffs, this waterway has many scenic and historical views such as a natural rock bridge and a cave reputed to have sheltered the Jesse James gang. Boat rentals, dock and facilities, swimming area and accommodations are available on and around the lake. It is a great lake for fishing, offering bass, bluegill, rockfish, crappie and catfish.

Baker Nature Preserve
Located on the northwest side of Russellville at the intersection off US 68/80 Bypass and Sportsman Club Lane
Baker Nature Preserve is the 62 acre land which the Logan County Conservation District and the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund established as a habitat for rare and endangered species.It is important for migratory birds and is available for outdoor recreation and environmental education. There are miles of trails, observation stations and benches available for the public.

Canoeing and Kayaking
Located in the northeast portion of Logan Co., Gasper River flows into Green River. On Red River, located in the southern part of Logan Co., one can travel all of the way to the Cumberland River at Clarksville, TN. Entry locations are identified on the river trail maps which can be downloaded from the net. This info will aid you on your trip up or down both rivers in Logan County. For canoeing and kayaking go to the Auburn and Adairville web pages for Gasper River and Red River.

Red River Fish & Game Habitat
Founded nearly 50 years ago, the property was purchased from the James family who were "kin folk" of the famous Jesse and Frank James.The beautiful James Lake and property has recently been restored. The Habitat is a unique organization that has over 200 families as members but offers a wide range of activities for the surrounding community and Northern Tennessee. The Habitat's clubhouse is used for family reunions, wedding receptions, fundraiser's for numerous charitable organizations in the community, exercise classes and other activities. The lake is used for recreation and fishing. Classes are offered for fishing and gun safety. There are also archery classes, turkey shoots and target shooting. There is a regular calendar of activities for the community. Membership is available to all interested citizens but the public is always welcome to community events.

The Logan County Glade State Nature Preserve
Located on the east side of Russellville near the intersection of US 100, 79 and old 68/80
The 41 acre Glade, hidden in the wooded area behind the old hospital and the public health department on Franklin Street, was dedicated in 1990 and open to the public for recreation that same year. The access road to the Glade runs between each place and takes the visitor up to the parking lot and the entrance into the Glade. The trail can be a bit difficult if you are not in good condition, but you can have an enjoyable afternoon and not even feel that you are even within the city limits. Rare plants are often found including the Carolina Larkspur and Flame Flowers.

Southern Lakes Bicycle Route
Kentucky has several state designated bicycle routes which traverse the state. Logan County and Adairville are lucky enough to have the Southern Lakes Bicycle route run East/West throughout the southern portion of the county and also the center of Adairville. The bike route enters Logan County on US 591 at the Simpson County line and US 102 at the Todd County line. This route crosses the southern portion of the state and is identified in dark blue on the bike map.

Agri-tourism trails in Logan Co.
When driving West on US 79 or South on US 431 and venturing onto the side roads, the visitor will notice that many farms are utilizing their land to produce a new type of "attraction" for the public to enjoy. The farms are producing bees wax to make candles, wool from farm animals to produce shawls and sweaters, milk from their milk cows to make ice cream, fruit for canned items and the list goes on. They attract people from around the state for a day’s outing or a family fun day to pick out the perfect pumpkin. Logan County, Kentucky is no exception. Look for the Barn Art Quilts dotting the landscape in the Adairville and South Logan area!

West Kentucky African-American Center
Corner of S. Morgan and 5th St. 270-726-4181
The Heritage Center includes a Research Facility, which is home to an extensive collection of local papers and documents which attracts researchers from around the US. It is within walking distance of the three houses - KP Hall, Payne- Dunnigan House (1940's frame, shot-gun style house), and the Cooksey House (built in the 1880's by Solomon Cooksey, a slave freed in 1850) - which will be considered the educational centers for this community.

Duncan Ridge Road and Scenic By-Way
This eight mile trail takes you up on the top of the highest ridge in Logan Co. where birds soar and the air smells fresh and clear. Spring and Autumn are especially beautiful. Trees close over the road and form a green canopy. There are also spots you can see far into other counties prior to dropping you down into a flat valley.

Iron Mountain Road and Scenic By-Way
This road in North Logan County is perfect for bird watching, especially when the Purple Martins make North Logan their private reserve, during Spring and Summer. Most of Logan County has Purple Martins but more heavily concentrated in North Logan Co. and the Iron Mountain area. This 10 mile drive will provide you with many chances to see these beautiful little birds and see the unique birdhouse apartments they live in. While driving this road you will be in Amish Country so watch for the carriages along the way!