Here Are The Oldest Photos Ever Taken In Kentucky And They're Incredible
By Andrea Limke|Updated on March 13, 2024(Originally published August 14, 2017)
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
The history of Kentucky is interesting, intriguing, and important to learn from and preserve. While it’s nearly impossible to know which historic photos were the first ever taken of our state, we were able to round up several, all of which are over 100 years old. It’s exciting to be able to look back on our state and see images from the past that show how our state became what it is today! Check out these old photos of Kentucky, and maybe – just maybe – you’ll recognize a few still-standing icons.
It’s interesting to think that in another 100 years, future generations will look back on photos of us and how we lived our lives in Kentucky. What are your thoughts on these photos? What is your favorite piece of Kentucky history? Share with us in the comments!
For more historic photos from Kentucky, check out these old WWII photos! Or, for more Kentucky history, check out some of our favorite historical sites in Louisville. Then, check out one of the state’s many historic mansions right on the KY Bourbon Trail – and book a stay!
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