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Central State Hospital (Kentucky)

Central State Hospital is a 192-bed adult psychiatric hospital located in the Lakeland neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. History In 1869, 200 acres were purchased by the Kentucky State Legislature from the descendants of renown frontiersman Issac Hite to establish a "State House of Reform for Juvenile Delinquents." This was located on the outskirts of what would become Anchorage, Kentucky. In 1873, due to overcrowding at both of Kentucky's mental hospitals, the House of Reform was converted into the Fourth Kentucky Lunatic Asylum, with Dr. C.C. Forbes as its first Superintendent. The following year an act of the legislature renamed it the Central Kentucky Lunatic Asylum. In late 1887, it received its own post office, called simply "Asylum". The following year its name was changed to "Lakeland", and the institution was commonly referred to as "Lakeland Hospital" or "Lakeland Asylum". By 1900, its official name had been changed to the Central Kentucky Asylum for the Insane. By 1912 it was known as Central State Hospital. Comparable institutions are Eastern State Hospital at Lexington in Fayette County and Western State Hospital at Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky. All three were administered by the Board of Charitable Organizations. The secluded, rural setting was typical of such facilities in the late 19th century, as such an environment was thought to be beneficial for recovery from mental illness. However, not all patients had mental disorders - some suffered from brain damage, intellectual disability or were simply poor or elderly. The early years of the 1880s were marked by repeated allegations of patient abuse. In 1879, Dr. Robert H. Gale was appointed superintendent. In 1882, conduct was investigated in the "ducking" or near drowning death of a patient. He was later exonerated of the charges. Gale was followed by H. K. Pusey in 1884. Throughout Central States history, the institution suffered from improper funding, understaffing, and overcrowding. Though built to accommodate 1,600 patients, by 1940 there were in excess of 2,400 patients and again various accusations of patient mistreatment began to arise. However, starting in the 1950s, changing community perception of the mentally disturbed led to fewer patients staying permanently in mental hospitals. In 1962, $3,000,000 was allowed by the state to construct more modern facilities on LaGrange Road. Many of these are still standing. In 1986, a new modern administration facility was completed on property adjacent to the 1960s buildings. The original hospital and surviving structures on what was called "the North Campus" were subsequently abandoned and demolished in the late 1990s. It is unknown how many deceased patients are buried on the hospital grounds, though over 900 death certificates exist denoting burial in both of the hospitals cemeteries. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Anchorage, Kentucky References External links Asylum Projects website information and history on CSH Central State Hospital - Kentucky Historic Institutions
Chickasaw Park

Chickasaw Park is a municipal park in Louisville, Kentucky's west end. It is fronted to the west by the Ohio River and by Southwestern Parkway to the east. It was formerly the country estate of political boss John Henry Whallen, and began development as a park in 1923, but was not completed until the 1930s. The original plan for Chickasaw Park was designed by the Frederick Law Olmsted firm and is part of the Olmsted Park System, but was a later addition, as Shawnee, Iroquois, and Cherokee Parks were designed in the 1880s by Frederick Law Olmsted himself. The City Parks Commission passed a resolution in 1924 making Chickasaw Park and a few other small parks black-only and making the larger parks in the city white-only. In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, the NAACP aided three Louisville residents in suing the city over the inequalities between the white- and black-only parks in Louisville. The park was desegregated by Mayor Andrew Broaddus in 1955. The park features the city's only free clay tennis courts. Other features include a basketball court, a pond, a sprayground, two playgrounds, a lodge, and two picnic pavilions. World champion boxer and Louisville native Muhammad Ali was known to run in Chickasaw Park, and grew up on Grand Avenue, in the Chickasaw neighborhood. In 1969, Elmer Lucille Allen, a scientist and artist from the Chickasaw neighborhood organized the Chickasaw Little League. Because the Shawnee Little League was closed to children living south of Broadway, Allen organized an integrated Little League for her sons and area children. It was in operation for 3–4 years. Park improvements In 2024, the park's pond was reopened after an improvement project, supported by federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The pond was drained, dredged, and expanded, and infrastructure around the pond was upgraded. In November 2025, the Olmsted Parks Conservancy announced it had received an anonymous $5 million donation—the second largest in the organization's history—for a complete restoration of Chickasaw Park. 2023 shooting A shooting took place at the park in 2023, killing two and wounding four. No arrests have been made, and one year after the shooting, some family and friends of the victims expressed frustration about the lack of progress in the ensuing investigation. The shooting occurred less than a week after a separate shooting at a bank, also in Louisville. References External links Metro Parks page Olmsted Parks Conservancy page
Christ Church Cathedral (Louisville, Kentucky)

The historic Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky, was founded on May 31, 1822. The original church building was completed in 1824; a new Romanesque Revival facade was added in 1870. The structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Christ Church became the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky in May 1894. The original Christ Church building, built in 1824, was "considered a marvel of architectural beauty for its time. Most of it stands as the oldest church building in Louisville. It is presently the principal part of the Nave of the enlarged Christ Church Cathedral." See also List of the Episcopal cathedrals of the United States List of cathedrals in the United States References External links Media related to Christ Church Cathedral (Louisville, Kentucky) at Wikimedia Commons Parish Web Site, Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg

The Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg (CAL) is a nondenominational evangelical Christian private school in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States. It is accredited by the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission, Inc. and the Association of Christian Schools International. CAL serves pre-K through 12th grade and has a total enrollment around 150. History The Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg was founded in 1995; it was first founded as a pre-school by the Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church. Today the Academy holds K–12 students at its own facility. Athletics CAL offers many extracurricular activities. Its most popular activity is its athletics program. CAL fields several teams, including varsity cheerleading, boys' varsity and junior varsity baseball, boys' and girls' varsity and junior varsity soccer, boys' and girls' varsity and junior varsity basketball, softball, volleyball, and boys' and girls' varsity and junior varsity golf. CAL is most widely known for its boys' varsity basketball program, which has seen unparalleled success for a school of its size by reaching the state tournament for seven years straight, and the NACA National Tournament in Dayton, Tennessee, five years straight, with one runner-up. Basketball The CAL basketball program began in the fall of 1998. The school at the time had less than 100 students, which made it very difficult for the school to compete in the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association (KCAA). Throughout the years CAL has grown to be a much larger school, but is still small compared to other Christian schools in the state of Kentucky. Despite its humble beginnings, CAL has become a perennial powerhouse in the KCAA and Kentucky Christian School Athletic Association (KCSAA). The small school has produced several college athletes and has reached the state tournament eight out of the last nine years, including an impressive championship win in the 2A state tournament in 2010–2011 season and has earned a berth to the NACA National Tournament six of the last seven years, with another runner-up championship win. References External links Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg KCAA page
Cincinnati Southern Bridge

The Cincinnati Southern Bridge is a vertical lift bridge that carries the Norfolk Southern Railway's Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway over the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ludlow, Kentucky in the United States. The bridge is composed of four through truss spans: a main span on the northern side of the bridge, a currently unused vertical lift span on the southern side, and two additional spans over the main shipping channels in the center of the bridge. The bridge crosses the Ohio River just downstream from downtown Cincinnati, and can be seen clearly from the lower level of the nearby Brent Spence Bridge. History The Cincinnati Southern Railway Bridge was begun in 1875; construction was completed in December, 1877, and the bridge immediately opened to traffic. Its cost exclusive of right of way was $811,683. The 519-foot (158 m) truss bridge was the longest bridge of its type when it was completed. It was extensively modernized in 1922, and it remains the busiest railroad bridge in the city of Cincinnati today. The modernization replaced a swing span with a vertical lift span that was designed to rise only 13 feet., which was all that was considered necessary for clearance during periods of high water at that time. The swing pier from the original structure was left in place even though it was no longer physically connected to the bridge, creating an unusual visual appearance. Since 1976, the bridge's vertical lift span has been abandoned and fixed shut, and even before that point it was hardly used except during periods of flooding. See also List of crossings of the Ohio River References External links Cincinnati Southern Bridge at Bridges & Tunnels
Clark County Court House (Kentucky)

The Clark County Court House is a Greek Revival courthouse in downtown Winchester, Kentucky, United States. Built in 1853, it is the fourth building on this site, and still houses the Circuit Courtroom and Family Courtroom for the Administrative Office of the Courts. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It is the centerpiece of the Winchester Downtown Commercial District, also NRHP-listed. See also Kerr Building: also a contributing building to the historic district National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark County, Kentucky References
Combs–Hehl Bridge

The Combs–Hehl Bridge is a twin span single pier cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 275 (I-275) across the Ohio River. It connects the Eastern portion of Cincinnati, Ohio and Campbell County, Kentucky. The main span is 219 meters (719 feet) and the total length of each bridge is 460 meters (1,510 feet). The bridge is named for former governor of Kentucky Bert T. Combs and former Campbell County Judge Executive Lambert Hehl. Normal traffic makes it faster for commuters from Cincinnati's eastern suburbs to travel from Ohio to Kentucky on the Combs-Hehl bridge, travel less than 2 miles on I-275, and then take I-471 North into downtown. See also Transport portal Engineering portal United States portal Ohio portal List of crossings of the Ohio River External links http://www.cincinnati-transit.net/combs-hehl.html for description and more photos References
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana

The Confederate Monument in Cynthiana is located on the outer edge of Cynthiana, Kentucky in Battle Grove Cemetery. It was the first monument to the Confederate States of America dedicated in the State of Kentucky, and long believed to be the first Confederate memorial anywhere. Due to the 32nd Indiana Monument having been moved from its original location, the Cynthiana monument is the oldest Civil War monument still standing at its original location, where the second Battle of Cynthiana started, in the then-new town cemetery. The Cynthiana Confederate Monument Association, a group of women, spearheaded the movement to build the monument, although the money required to build it came from men. It was built in 1869 by the Muldoon Monument Company of Louisville, Kentucky, at the cost of $2,200. The white marble obelisk stands 22 feet (6.7 m) high on a four square foot limestone base three feet high (25 feet high combined), with a Confederate flag draped atop it. The graves of 47 Confederate veterans who died during the Civil War, many of whom are unknown, and a substantial number of John Hunt Morgan's 2nd Kentucky Cavalry who twice raided the town of Cynthiana during the War, were transferred from another cemetery to encircle the monument. David M. Snyder died in 1896, and per his wishes to be buried with his companions, was placed as part of the circle. The Cynthiana monument set the tone of many of the first Bluegrass monuments in the Confederacy, being reminiscent of death, particularly grave markers. This is best represented by the Confederate Monument of Bowling Green, Confederate Monument at Crab Orchard, Confederate Monument in Georgetown, and the Confederate Monument in Versailles. On the back of the monument is a verse from the Bivouac of the Dead, which six other monuments would also include a verse from. The Cynthiana Democrat said the monument was not just for the local citizenry, but "for every man and every nation, whose children and whose people have shed blood in defense of their Homes, in defense of their country, in defense of Justice and Truth". The dedication ceremony for the monument, held on May 27, 1869, involved a parade, speeches, and food. Colonel W. C. P. Breckinridge gave the dedication speech, highlighting the virtue of the Confederate cause and the bravery of its soldiers. Soon thereafter, his cousin's wife, Mary Cyrene Burch Breckinridge, founded the Ladies Memorial and Monument Association of Lexington. This group raised the funds to create and install the Ladies' Confederate Memorial in the Lexington Cemetery. On July 17, 1997, the Cynthiana monument was one of sixty-two monuments included in the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. Gallery References
Conner High School

Conner High School is a 9–12 grade public school located in Hebron, Kentucky United States. Conner is part of a larger campus that includes Conner Middle School and Goodridge Elementary. The Boone County Area Technology Center (formerly Boone County Vocational School) also sits on the same campus. Conner is accredited by the Commission of Secondary Schools of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the State of Kentucky. History The school is named after the Conner family of Hebron, who donated the land due to overcrowding in nearby Boone County High School, located in Florence, Ky. Construction problems delayed its opening, and school started with two classes and two teachers in one classroom at Conner Junior High School. Since the athletic facilities were not finished, football and basketball games were played at Boone County High School. Conner High School opened its doors for the first time on October 15, 1970, with less than 60 students in grades 10–12. Paul Hogan was selected to be the principal, Hilliard Collins. Since those 136 students graduated in the first class of 1971, over 6000 students have gone through the graduation ceremonies. These graduates have made their mark in society. Many have continued their education in the finest colleges and universities in the nation. Conner alumni represent a wide range of professions and occupations. Today, with an enrollment over 1300, a comprehensive, fully accredited high school curriculum, extra curricular and athletic programs are offered. Throughout the 2010–2011 school year, Conner High School was remodeled and updated. The change included remodeled bathrooms, new flooring, new science classrooms (in place of the former library), and a new library. Every classroom in the school was outfitted with new projectors, smartboards, Motion-Activated Lights, and classroom speakers. Athletics Conner High School is active in a variety of men's and women's athletics. Longtime football coach Dave Trosper led the Conner Cougars for nearly two decades before dying in 2025. Known for his dedication to the program and its student-athletes, Trosper built a respected reputation in Kentucky high school football. Under his leadership, Conner regularly competed at a high level within the KHSAA. His legacy left a lasting impact on the school and community. Performing arts Conner High School is home to several different performing arts programs, most notably its music program which encompasses string orchestral music performance, vocal music performance, marching band, color guard, jazz band, percussion ensemble, and pep band. Notable alumni Jason Johnson - MLB pitcher Pat O'Brien - Lead Guitarist of top selling American Death Metal band, Cannibal Corpse Tyler Brockman - Boone County Sheriff's Deputy involved in high-profile death of teen Sammantha Ramsey See also Boone County Schools Conner Middle School References External links Conner High School Boone County Schools
Covington Latin School

Covington Latin School is a co-educational Catholic college-preparatory high school in Covington, Kentucky, USA, offering a classical education. Since its inception in 1923, the school has operated under the Diocese of Covington; it is located next to the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. History Covington Latin School was founded in 1923 as a boys' school by Bishop Francis Howard and modeled on the German Gymnasium. It opened in a private house with 15 students. In 1925 it moved to Mother of God School and in November 1926 to the Knights of Columbus hall, an 1877 building that had originally been a Methodist Episcopal and was renovated to house the school. The official dedication of that building took place in March 1927. In 1941 the school replaced it with a three-story purpose-built building on the same site, designed in Gothic style to harmonize with the cathedral. That year there were 170 students. An expansion of the building that more than doubled its instructional space and included new science classroom and laboratory space, a technology center, a multi-purpose room that can serve as a theatre, and elevator access to both old and new sections was opened on December 7, 2011, the anniversary of the 1941 opening. Beginning in the late 1930s, the school offered a college-level program called St. Thomas More College in association with Villa Madonna College, a Catholic women's college; this ended in 1945 when Villa Madonna became coeducational (in 1964 it became Thomas More College). Merger discussions with Villa Madonna Academy, a Catholic girls' school, were suggested by the diocese but were unfruitful; instead in 1992–93 Covington Latin School became coeducational on its own (as later did Villa Madonna). Since 2013, the school has had a system of 14 houses. Extracurriculars Covington Latin School is a member of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association and offers athletic teams in: Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman teams are offered but vary annually, co-educationally and between sports. Notable alumni David Justice 1982, MLB player Christian McDaniel 1993, Kentucky State Senator Timothy L. Nolan, Former Judge and Politician References External links School website 2011 Covington Latin School's dedication of new building at WCPO-TV
Louisville Free Public Library, Crescent Hill Branch

The Crescent Hill Branch Library, constructed in 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, was one of the first of nine Carnegie-endowed libraries built in Louisville, and is a branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. The building has a Beaux-Arts architecture style created by the Thomas & Bohne architect firm. The west side of the library was added in 1961 and the entire library was renovated in 1988. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 for its architectural significance and the educational impact on the community up to 1924. Renovation In 1988 the library began its renovation process and didn't reopen to the public until March 24, 1994, with a gala reception. During the renovation progress, library materials were stored at the Masonic Home on Frankfort Avenue and remained available for use by the public. Public relations The library has a longstanding relationship with the community. Sallie T. Berryman, the second librarian, began in 1909 and stayed for 30 years. She started the first story hour, night classes, boy's and girl's clubs, a child health clinic, and two groups that would become the Crescent Hill Women's Club. In 1922 a memorial was created commemorating Crescent Hill residents that died in World War I. The library also has public Wi-Fi available. References External links Official website
Cumberland Gap Tunnel

Der Cumberland Gap Tunnel ist ein Straßentunnel in den USA. Er durchsticht die Cumberland Mountains nahe dem historischen Cumberland Gap. Bauwerk Der Tunnel besteht aus zwei Röhren mit je zwei Fahrspuren und ist 1402 Meter lang. Er ist Teil des U.S. Highway 25E und verbindet Kentucky mit Tennessee. Das Nordportal befindet sich nahe der Stadt Middlesboro, das Südportal bei der Ortschaft Cumberland Gap. Die Kosten für das 1996 fertiggestellte Bauwerk betrugen 280 Mio. US-$, mehr als doppelt so viel als veranschlagt. Geschichte Über den Cumberland Gap führte bereits Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts eine Verkehrsverbindung, die Wilderness Road. 1908 wurde diese Straße als eine der ersten Überlandstraßen in den Vereinigten Staaten makadamisiert. Dem ständig zunehmenden Verkehr war die alte Passstraße ab den 1950ern nicht mehr gewachsen, aufgrund der vielen Unfälle bekam der Highway den Beinamen Massacre Mountain. Geologische Untersuchungen für den Tunnel begannen 1979, 1985 wurde ein Erkundungsstollen fertiggestellt. Zahlreiche geologische Hindernisse wurden dabei festgestellt, vor allem die starke Wasserführung musste berücksichtigt werden. Im Schnitt verlassen pro Minute 1700 Liter Tunnelwasser den Berg. Die eigentlichen Bauarbeiten begannen 1991, der Durchstich erfolgte am 9. Juli 1992. Für den Verkehr freigegeben wurde der Cumberland Gap Tunnel am 18. Oktober 1996. Anstelle des alten Highways über den Cumberland Gap wurden Teile der Wilderness Road rekonstruiert. Weblinks Cumberland Gap Tunnel Authority Federal Highway Administration: The Cumberland Gap