Gallatin County / Melinda Sartwell and Rebecca Riesenberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sartwell, Melinda, author.

Riesenberg, Rebecca, author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gallatin County (Ky.)--History, Local--Pictorial works.

Gallatin County (Ky.).

Gallatin County (Ky.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Gallatin County (Ky.)--Buildings, structures, etc--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2015]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Tucked away on the banks of the Ohio River, Gallatin County is a hidden gem that embodies the essence of historic Kentucky regions. Formed in 1798, the county boasted a desirable combination of rolling farmlands and favorable river frontage that was vital for early pioneers as they moved west to settle the frontier. The county's location along river and shipping routes between Cincinnati and Louisville provided both a bustling economy and a rural lifestyle for its residents. The decline in river traffic and the construction of Interstate 71 in the 1960s largely left the county behind and dramatically impacted the local economy. As homage to its pioneering roots, Gallatin County has revitalized its economy with a busy marina, two major employers (Gallatin Steel and Dorman Products), and the spectacular Kentucky Speedway while retaining its rural historical charm.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781439651971

1439651973