MAYHOUSE LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM

PRESTONSBURG, KY

Down in Dawkins Having successfully shot at Bobbs, the race to Dawkins was a narrow one to say the least. I knew the train had a bit of a winding route, plus a yard at Paintsville to go through. My advantage was having a shortcut between the eastern portion of Paintsville and West Van Lear. It was quite the sprint, but it was the perfect amount of time for me to make it to the crossover at Dawkins. Hardly a minute after I had parked, and CSX M652 came rounding the corner. That was to be my last sighting of the train and the farthest south I'd go on this venture, and a little blip on the radio suggested I had one last northbound to shoot - but that's for another time, and instead we move on to something a little different!
Down in Dawkins Credit: Leo Blackwelder

Mayhouse Living History Museum is a historical attraction located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and culture of Eastern Kentucky during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum is located in a restored 1912 home, which once belonged to the May family, a prominent family in the area.

The museum features exhibits on the daily life of the May family and the surrounding community during the early 1900s. Visitors can explore the various rooms of the house, including the parlor, dining room, and bedrooms, all furnished with period-appropriate furniture and decor. The museum also features exhibits on Appalachian crafts, including quilting, weaving, and basket-making, as well as a collection of antique tools and farm equipment.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These include guided tours, hands-on workshops, and special events such as the annual Mountain Heritage Festival.

Overall, Mayhouse Living History Museum is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of Eastern Kentucky. The museum's well-preserved exhibits and engaging programming make it a must-see attraction for visitors to the area.

MAYHOUSE LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PRESTONSBURG KY. US MID #8402100045

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Down in Dawkins Having successfully shot at Bobbs, the race to Dawkins was a narrow one to say the least. I knew the train had a bit of a winding route, plus a yard at Paintsville to go through. My advantage was having a shortcut between the eastern portion of Paintsville and West Van Lear. It was quite the sprint, but it was the perfect amount of time for me to make it to the crossover at Dawkins. Hardly a minute after I had parked, and CSX M652 came rounding the corner. That was to be my last sighting of the train and the farthest south I'd go on this venture, and a little blip on the radio suggested I had one last northbound to shoot - but that's for another time, and instead we move on to something a little different!
Hanging On By A Thread US&S R2 signals are mounted to the ancient signal bridge at Bobbs, located in Thelma, KY. These signals and their bridge have been slowly rusting and guiding trains for decades in eastern Kentucky, and will continue to do just that for still a while yet.
Barreling Through Bobbs Immediately after scurrying south of Chapman - and narrowly beating M652 here to the nearest crossing to get ahead - I ran down towards Thelma, home of the intermediate signal bridge known as Bobbs, KY. As its a signal that takes a bit of backtracking to get to, every little counts when it comes to beating the train there. I did beat it there with little trouble, thankfully, and was greeted with the sight of the old, rusting signal bridge. Alongside the cantilevers at the ends of the siding, these bridges - as rare as they are - are some of the most captivating sights when it comes to signals. A very industrial look and feel to them, one that isn't present on a lot of modern constructions. Definitely takes you back a bit. Love these old designs. CSX9006 glides through the curve at Bobbs, passing under the vintage signal bridge that still holds C&O R2s. From here, it would be a bit of a race to my next - and last - spot of the day at Dawkins.
The Start of Something New Day one of my week long eastbound adventure brought me to the CSX Big Sandy sub. After six hours on the road, I found myself wandering farther down the line and searching for signals, but lacking in trains. I knew the traffic was spotty, but I was still hopeful. Arriving in Paintsville, I decided that this was as far south as I could take it. I had limited time here, so I stuck to just one section. A little wandering around the area, and I found Thelma. A garbled squawk on my scanner suggested there was a train nearby, so I decided to just... wait. The old C&O-installed US&S R2 signals made for nice scenery, despite the long wait. An hour and change later, the rumble of GEs signaled it was time to do a little chasing of C007. Here we go...
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Scarecrow and the schoolhouse A scarecrow in last year's garden, an old schoolhouse, and part of a cemetery in Gifford, Magoffin County. March 1997.

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MAYHOUSE LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM
220 E PORTER ST
PRESTONSBURG
KY
41653

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MID # 8402100045
Name MAYHOUSE LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
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LAT/LONG 37.684919, -82.780404
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 071
US Census Tract: 920100
US Census Block: 4009