Let's Walk Around Maysville Kentucky!!

in voilk •  3 months ago

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    Hello friends and happy Wednesday Walk!!

    A special shoutout to @tattoodjay for supporting the Wednesday Walk tag.

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    I had been staying at the French Quarter Inn in Maysville, Kentucky. Why, you might ask, would I travel all the way northwest to Maysville Kentucky when I had been doing a series of posts on small towns in Virginia? Well the short answer is that it was a perfect opportunity to meet my daughter that is still living in Michigan. We were both able to drive about five hours and meet up in the small town of Maysville.

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    So let's walk out to the parking lot where the Army Corps of Engineers erected a large flood wall. Having flooded in the past, the wall is designed to keep out water from the Ohio River that is just on the other side.

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    What I found interesting were the murals that were painted on the flood wall that depicted the history of the town of Maysville.

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    I thought the mural was well done with exceptional detail especially considering the massive size of the “canvas”.

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    Let's hit the streets and see what we can see...

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    I always think it's cool when the street still has some of the old time bricks. Be sure to notice the heel in the background. That is really an impressive grade.

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    Oh at the end of this street I see the historic Cox building. Let's get to it, after all we're here to walk.

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    I visited a dollhouse museum that is in this town. I may not be dad of the year, but I knew my daughter would enjoy it. It honestly was quite impressive and I have so many pictures that it is going to be the subject of a separate post. However, here is a replica of the Cox building in miniature dollhouse form.

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    You never know what you're going to see when walking around. I certainly never expected to see the oldest bank in Kentucky.

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    It's nice to know that they are the friendly bank. I think we could use more friendly banks around these days.

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    Cool looking murals could be found not only on the flood wall, but throughout the town of Maysville.

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    I think the murals not only provide beautiful colors and an overall happy feeling, they also give the residents pride in their community.

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    I even found an old timey barber shop pole. You don't see too many of those around anymore these days.

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    Well thanks for walking around with me. I got to be honest and say all this walking has caused me to work up a sweat. Plus my tummy is telling me it is time for dinner. Guess I'll catch up with you again next week!

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