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Delve into Braxton in United States
Braxton in the region of Kentucky is a city in United States - some 427 mi or ( 687 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Braxton is now 10:43 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Jeffersonville, Bondville, Bryantsville, Burgin, and Frankfort. While being here, make sure to check out Jeffersonville . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Braxton ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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BEAUTIFUL JAPAN (musical)
Beautiful slideshow of Japan and its people! Musical. Special Note: I searched for over 40 years for this beautiful song which I had heard as a child. A kind young Japanese man, working in a music sto ..
Bike Trek to Shakertown Promo 11
American Lung Association 2010 BIKE TREK TO SHAKERTOWN The American Lung Associations 25th Anniversary Bike Trek to Shakertown, September 18-20, will be a special celebration of the events regional pr ..
Bike Trek to Shakertown Promo 10
American Lung Association 2010 BIKE TREK TO SHAKERTOWN The American Lung Associations 25th Anniversary Bike Trek to Shakertown, September 18-20, will be a special celebration of the events regional pr ..
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill travel video
Travel video of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Produced for Lexington (KY) Travel Guide. I was responsible for principal photography. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Pleasant Hill, Kentucky
Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, USA, is the site of a Shaker religious community that was active from 1805 to 1910. Following a preservationist effort that began in 1961, the site, now a National Historic Landmark, has become a popular tourist destination. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, or Shakertown, as it is known by residents of the area, is located 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Lexington, in Kentucky's Bluegrass region. It is a National Historic Landmark District.
Located at 37.82 -84.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
High Bridge, Kentucky
High Bridge is a small unincorporated community in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along the lower reaches of the Kentucky River near the confluence of the Dix River with the Kentucky. The community is part of the Lexington–Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is noted for High Bridge, a nearly 300 foot high railroad bridge over the Kentucky River which gives the community its name.
Located at 37.82 -84.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
High Bridge of Kentucky
High Bridge is a currently used railroad bridge linking the steep palisades on either side of the Kentucky River between Jessamine County, Kentucky and Mercer County, Kentucky. Constructed in 1876, it is a three-span continuous under-deck truss used by Norfolk Southern Railway to carry trains between Lexington, Kentucky and Harrodsburg, Kentucky. It is a National Civil Engineering Landmark.
Located at 37.82 -84.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 20,817. Its county seat is Harrodsburg. The county was formed from Lincoln County in 1786 and is named for Revolutionary War General Hugh Mercer, who was killed at the Battle of Princeton in 1777. It is a prohibition or dry county, though Harrodsburg and Pleasant Hill allow the sale of alcohol by the drink.
Located at 37.80 -84.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Dix River
The Dix River is a 79.3-mile-long tributary of the Kentucky River in central Kentucky in the United States. It begins in western Rockcastle County, about 5 miles west of Mount Vernon. It flows generally northwest, in a tight meandering course, passing north of Stanford and east of Danville. Northwest of Danville it is impounded by the Dix Dam to form the Herrington Lake reservoir.
Located at 37.81 -84.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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