Rostrum at Cave Hill National Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky

Located in the "military section" of the Cave Hill National Cemetery, this structure is all the remains of a rostrum constructed in 1898.  It was once a speaking platform for the various remembrance events and ceremonies held in this section of the cemetery.  It has not seen use in a number of years, and though somewhat conserved, it has fallen into relic condition.

Abandoned Fourteen Mile Creek Bridges and INAAP - Charlestown, Indiana

The grounds of the abandoned Indiana Army Ammunition Plant are littered with all sorts of structures and debris.  Today, we explore some bridges on the north eastern side of the land, now overgrown but still quite interesting.

Lawrence Family Cemetery, University of Louisville, Kentucky

Located on the grounds of the University of Louisville "Shelby" campus, this picturesque cemetery is little known and largely overlooked.  Before the forty days of snow started, I went over to check it out and take these photos.  It's like something from a movie...

Abandoned Cedar Grove Bridge, Franklin County, Indiana

Located in Franklin County, Indiana, the Cedar Grove Bridge was abandoned because of a dispute between county and state officials.  While it is in decent shape, nobody wanted to pay to have it repainted and redecked.  As a result, the bridge was closed and traffic redirected to another bridge just upriver.  Its future is in doubt.

Abandoned and Demolished Railroad Bridge, Paoli, Orange County, Indiana

While it may look like an Aztec pyramid, this is actually the remains of a bridge.  Demolished in 1982, this is all the remains of a railroad bridge in Paoli Indiana.

Abandoned US 62 Bridge, Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Located in Hardin County, Kentucky, this old concrete span was abandoned and bypassed in the late 1980s.  While in very good shape, it was replaced because its a one-lane bridge in a rather grown up area.  US 62 runs through nearby Elizabethtown, and having a bottleneck like this in the area simply wasn't an option.

Signs at the Abandoned James E. Pepper Distillery, Lexington, Kentucky

Located near Lexington, Kentucky, the old Pepper Distillery is currently being remodeled for a variety of modern uses.  We were lucky enough to poke around in it before things got too serious, and the photos we took are likely the last set ever taken showing it in ruins.  The place has been abandoned since the 1950s, seeing some use as a storage warehouse, but little else.

Abandoned Barnett Cemetery at INAAP, Charlestown, Indiana

Located just off US 62 in Charlestown, Indiana, the abandoned Barnett Cemetery is on the grounds of the old Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.  The stones are all quite old and detailed, but the most notable feature of the cemetery is its stone wall.  Join us today as we examine it in more detail.

Abandoned Sinclair Triceratops Dinosaur, Louisville, Kentucky

Something of a local icon, this fiberglass triceratops has been in Louisville, Kentucky, for decades.  Property of the science center, it is currently in the parking lot of a factory in the downtown area.  It is still owned by the Louisville Science Center, but its future and conservation is unclear.  Join us as we explore some of its history.

Abandoned Old Brownsboro Road Bridge, Oldham County, Kentucky

Located in Oldham County, Kentucky, this old stone arch bridge dates back to 1900.  It was bypassed and replaced in 1967, and today crumbles slowly off to the side of the road.  While one side of the bridge has completely washed away, the arch itself is still intact.  Join us today as well look at this neat landmark.

Abandoned Dome Camping Cabin, rural Indiana

Abandoned in the woods of Indiana, this unusual dome-shaped cabin is all that remains of a once-active campsite.  Follow along with us as we explore this neat, but ruined building.

Ruins of abandoned and burned Elks Lodge, Madison, Indiana

Located in Madison, Indiana, these brick shell is all that remains of an old Elks Lodge.  A victim of apparent arson, it burned down on August 25, 2006.  After several years of stunted repair efforts, it sits in ruins in the heart of the city.  This is what we saw on a recent visit.

Abandoned Old Taylor Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky

Located just southeast of  Frankfort, Kentucky in Woodford County, The Old Taylor Distillery has been abandoned for a few decades.  To be honest, it shows.  Structures are beginning to collapse, ivy has overgrown the place, and vandalism has been rampant.  In short, the distillery is nearly gone.  Join us as we examine with this photo set that we took in the summer of 2013.

Abandoned Red Bridge on Devil's Hollow Road, near Frankfort, Kentucky

Located near Frankfort, Kentucky, this old bridge crossing Benson Creek was built in 1896.  Bypassed by a new bridge in 1980, it has been abandoned to the elements and is slowly decaying alongside Devil's Hollow Road.  Join us today as we check out this neat old structure.

Abandoned "Sonic" Drive-In Restaurant, Clarksville, Indiana

The "Sonic" fast food chain expressed a period of explosive growth in the late 90s, followed by what seemed like a rather quick decline in the late 2000's.  In the southern Indiana, there are now four closed former Sonic locations.  One in New Albany, two in Jeffersonville, and this one in Clarksville.  The buildings are strange and unique, which is why we decided to feature the one shown here.

Abandoned and ruined house, Clarksville, Indiana

We don't really have much information on this house, so we will let the pictures speak for themselves.  Located in Clarksville, in Clark County, Indiana, this house has clearly seen better days. Its in such bad shape, that I initially thought that it was a barn.  Everything is fleeting.

Ruins of abandoned Tunnel Mill, Charlestown, Indiana

 

Located north of Charlestown, Indiana, these ruins are all that remain of the historic Tunnel Mill.  Now a national historic place and Boy Scout Camp, conservation efforts are finally underway.  Follow along with us as we explore this neat and unusual piece of local history.

Abandoned Circle Road Bridge, Harrison County, Indiana

Located in Harrison County, Indiana, this is the old abandoned Circle Road Bridge.  It was replaced in 2002, though apparently left just as it was.  We checked it out on a recent trip through the area.

Hobbs Memorial Chapel, Anchorage, Kentucky

Anchorage, Kentucky, is located in the eastern part of Jefferson County.  Largely hidden from view, the Hobbs Memorial Chapel is all that remains of a beautiful church that burned down in the 1954.  It has since been conserved, but not restored.  Join us as today we examine this unusual locale.

Abandoned Time Clock Building, Indiana Army Ammunition Plant, Charlestown, Indiana

Located on the grounds of the old abandoned Indiana Army Ammunition Plant (INAAP), this is the time clock building for the whole plant.  While much of the production side has been condemned, this building has been largely left alone.  The following photos have been taken over the span of a few years, and show that neglect is taking its toll regardless.