Happy 84th birthday to Hershel David Harmon 2024-07-11 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Mr. Hershel David "HD" Harmon (July 11, 1940) comes by the Genealogy & History Research Center on a regular basis and tells us about days gone by. We learn a lot from him! He came by today, on his 84th birth anniversary -- 11 July 2024 -- for a short visit as he made his rounds of Columbia. He is a gentleman and stead-fast man of God who practices what he preaches. We are proud to call him our friend. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Butterfly on Sunflower 2024-07-11 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Billy Hadley. This beautiful picture and a few more were shared by Billy Hadley. It was very hard to pick which one to post because the crop photos were all good. This one, with the butterfly buttering, won out. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Mallard 2024-07-11 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A mallard coming in for a water landing on a local pond. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Phillip Coffey with his new book 2024-07-11 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy Mike Watson. Phillip Coffey poses with his new book, "Fancy Me Writing a Book." You can learn more about the life and times of Phillip Wood Coffey and share a laugh or two at the official Book Signing planned for 10amCT on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, Kentucky. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Henry the Frenchie was missing 2024-07-11 - Adair Co., KY - Photo from Amanda Abbott. Amanda writes, "Please help us find my daughter's support dog Henry! He is a black brindled French Bulldog. He followed a neighbor off at the bottom of William Melson Hill on HWY 900 at approx. 7:30pm. He goes to school with my daughter and was home for break. If anyone sees him, or knows any info, no questions will be asked, we just need him back!" Update: Letter: Henry is home safe Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Russell County, KY - downtown Creelsboro 2024-07-10 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The tiny town of Creelsboro on the Cumberland River, home of the natural Rock House, was a popular spot for food and walks and water over the holiday. Kathy Campbell's Creelsboro Store was packed. The historical marker across from her store reads, "Laid out, 1809, named for Elijah and Elza Creel, pioneers whose son, Reuben, served US in Mexico; his son Enrique served Mexico in US. An interpreter for Gen. W. T. Ward during Mexican War, Reuben stayed on there, was appointed US Consul, 1863, by Pres. Lincoln. Enrique was Governor of Chihuahua State, 1903 to 1906 and Mexican Ambassador to US, 1906 to 1909." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Flowers celebrate the flag colors 2024-07-10 - Photo from Deb . Retired Adair Schools teacher and communications specialist Deb Waddell is still taking awesome photos and sharing them. This one adds to our flags showcase during the Fourth of July holiday. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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