Trabue Russell House rose garden ending season 2020-09-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. There are still a few rose bushes producing blossoms at the Trabue Russell House. This is one of the Knock Out roses on the Jamestown Street end of the garden. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

W. Leslie Chapman 2020-09-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard. W. Leslie Chapman was the minister of the Columbia Methodist Church from 1955-1958. He presided over the wedding of my parents, Horace (Harry) Beard and Beatrice (Coomer) Beard on October 14, 1955. He then conducted my consecration of infant baptism on May 18, 1958. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A perfect day for gardeners swapping plants 2020-09-21 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Plant Swap Day was held Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Columbia's Trabue Russell House. Folks in attendance took time to admire the rose garden in front of the house and then to gather at the back of the house for the plant swap. The historic house was open for inside tours as well. The House is located on Jamestown Street across from Elm Drive. For more information call the City of Columbia at 270-384-2501. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A pumpkin artist is at work downtown 2020-09-20 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. An unknown artist is carving pumpkins and placing them around downtown Columbia. These two are on Greensburg Street at the corner of High Street. The first of October will bring SquareCrows to the Public Square. Registration for placement is underway and may be requested by calling City Hall at 270-384-2501. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Aubrey Johnson, 93, Jamestown, KY 2020-09-20 - Photo from the family. Aubrey Johnson, 93, served 31 years in various positions in the Russell County School District. He taught Health & PE and was the basketball coach at Russell County High School, was principal at Jamestown Elementary and was Director of Transportation throughout his career. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Two Adair leaders featured at Trabue Russell House 2020-09-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Two Adair County men of distinction are honored among history photographs and notes on the walls of the historic Trabue Russell house. At left is Dr. James C. Salato. At right is Mr. Earl Willis. Their very different leadership paths were each important in Adair County’s history. The men's histories have been updated by Vonnie Kolbenschlag. To tour the interior of the house, contact staff City Hall, 270-384-2501. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sunset behind ACPL and new genealogy department 2020-09-20 - Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The new genealogy department at the Adair County Public Library is taking shape fast. It looks to have a huge amount of space to house family treasures from Adair and surrounding counties. The entrance to the library is at right. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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