Opossum, Dressed for Winter 2013-12-29 - Shelby County, KY - Photo by Pen. According to wikipedia, the correct spelling for the animal common in Kentucky starts with an "O," while the word possum, taxonomically speaking, refers to a somewhat dissimilar Australian marsupial. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historical Marker at the site of B-58 Hustler bomber crash - II 2013-12-28 - Short Pike, near McKinney, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Crash of the B-58 "Hustler - the rest of the story on the back side. Mostly hidden are the two men largely responsible for the commemoration, Alan W. Reed and Chris Bennett. It's in Lincoln County - maybe the No. 1 county in the Commonwealth for Historical Markers - we saw three in McKinney itself. But this one stands out as one which drew one of the largest, if not the largest, crowds to its dedication - ever. (Paired photo: See also Historical Marker at the site of B-58 Bomber crash - I) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historical Marker at the site of B-58 Bomber crash - I 2013-12-28 - Short Pike, near McKinney, KY - Photo by Alan W. Reed. This is the historical marker which was erected after a whirlwind campaign to finance the project, spearheaded by Chris Bennett and Alan W. Reed of Columbia. In the background near the crest of the hill, at about the point where there is a distinct rectangle where the cows have a trodden path - in the photo well left of center between the marker and the tree, was the point of impact for the doomed bomber. The marker inscription was written by Chris Bennett, and notes, "Official cause never released to the public. See Chris Bennett's B-58 Hustler Memorial Website. Paired photo; see also: Historical Marker at the site of B-58 Hustler bomber crash - II Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historic Casey Co., KY: Rocky Ford School, interior 2013-12-28 - Ellisburg, Casey Co., KY - Photo by Alan W. Reed. I also took this shot from the inside, looking at the green exterior door. My father, former District Highway Engineer (Somerset), George Reed, had the job of loading the stove on cold mornings as a young student. - Alan W., Reed Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historic Casey Co., KY: Rocky Ford School, Ellisburg 2013-12-28 - Ellisburg, Casey Co., KY - Photo by Alan W. Reed. I took the Rocky Ford School photos about 2 years ago. The old school signage has faded with time and is now barely visible and only when the lighting is exactly "right". It appears to say, "District No. 45." with the year "1896." and has, at the bottom, what appears to be "J.E.M, Prin," as best I can make out. The letters are more distinct when rain soaks in the wood and highlights the contrast. The school has a lifespan of about 52 years. I think it closed in the consolidation era around 1948. -Alan W. Reed Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historic Casey Co., KY: Rocky Ford School, Ellisburg 2013-12-28 - Ellisburg, Casey Co., KY - Photo by Alan W. Reed. The two room Rocky Ford School where my father, George Reed, attended first and second grades. The stream is he Little South Fork of the Rolling River. The location is between Jacktown and Ellisburg in Casey County, near Lincoln and Marion Counties. This photo taken Saturday, December 28, 2013. - Alan W. Reed Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historic Casey County, KY - Lewis Alan Reed, horseman 2013-12-28 - Ellisburg, Casey Co., KY - Photo from the collection Alan W. Reed. Lewis Alan Reed, my grandfather and noted horse lover. This shot was taken long ago on our family farm located between Jacktown and Ellisburg in Casey County, KY, near the Casey/Lincoln/Marion County lines. The farm is now owned by Lester Griffin. A swinging bridge crossed Little South Fork of the Rolling Fork and connected the Reed farm and Rocky Ford School to county road 78 access. The mules were two of his favorite pulling horses. When the movie "Raintree County," was being filmed in Danville, KY, my grandfather provided the horses for the film (not this pair), and was well known at horse shows all through south central Kentucky.He wasn't exactly a 'horse whisperer,' but horses loved him, and he could train any horse easily. The barn still stands. It is now clad in sheet metal. - Alan W. Reed Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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