A 38-acre plot of land in Versailles was once home to hundreds of families over 130 years. It was Huntertown, an African-American “freetown” that was settled in 1871.
From horses to world-class views, there are many highlights on the winding byways from Lexington to distilleries on the bourbon trail. Here are some not to miss.
A dog tag that belonged to Fred Jackson, a celebrated World War II veteran and Lexington’s first African American constable, was found by two teens during a park cleanup.
Meghan Burke and Hattie Steen are 11th graders at Woodford County High School and were out doing community service when they stumbled upon the dog tag; adding that they didn't know the importance of it or who it belonged to.