PAINTSVILLE LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

PAINTSVILLE, KY

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.
Scarecrow and the schoolhouse Credit: Kentucky Photo File

The Paintsville Lake Historical Association is a non-profit organization located in Paintsville, Kentucky. The association was established in 1997 with the mission of preserving and promoting the history and natural resources of the Paintsville Lake region.

The Paintsville Lake Historical Association operates a museum that features exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the region. The museum showcases the rich cultural heritage of the area, including Native American artifacts, Civil War relics, and items related to the timber and coal industries that were once prominent in the region.

In addition to the museum, the association sponsors a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These include workshops, lectures, and guided tours of historical sites in the area.

The Paintsville Lake Historical Association also works to protect and preserve the natural beauty of the Paintsville Lake region. The association is involved in environmental conservation efforts and promotes responsible use of the lake and surrounding areas.

Overall, the Paintsville Lake Historical Association is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and natural resources of the Paintsville Lake region. Through its museum and educational programs, the association helps to preserve and promote the cultural and natural heritage of this unique area.

PAINTSVILLE LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PAINTSVILLE KY. US MID #8402100347

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 67,021 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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.
An Intermediate Intermission As we enter my yearly dry spell of taking new photos (thanks, work, and also the sun), this is when I look back on my year and find some shots I didn't post for whatever reason. One of my favourite parts of this year was visiting the Big Sandy in Kentucky. It was sort of unplanned, as my Roanoke and T1 adventures were the primary purpose of the trip. This and the BIP ended up being nice add-ons that fit into my timeline very well. So, off I went to Kentucky. I followed a mere handful of trains when I was down there. My second and final day, I chased a southbound to Paintsville before letting it continue, as I had to head to Parkersburg before too long. Scanner traffic suggested another train was coming though, and so a very short wait later and I had myself a northbound. Three bongas and a GP40 - definitely a bit of a surprise. My first shot, I missed as they got the jump on me, my second worked out, but my third, I wanted something new. My previous runs to CH Cabin had me passing a set of intermediates near Richardson, KY. I hadn't had a chance to catch them previously, but I had shot CH Cabin already. So, hey, why not? Awkward overcast valley light aside, it was a pretty neat little spot. Can't say no to those.
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.
Weight off my Shoulders It was only after I had decided to leave my perch and grab a couple close up shots of the unique addition to the signal at CH Cabin that CSX9006 showed up. Attached to the US&S R2 is a weight light for the scale at Torchlight just to the north, a unique and rare sight that just screamed for a photo. Naturally, when I was getting a few closeups, the K5H atop the 9006 - itself delivered as a C44-8W and later changed to a C40-9W - announced its very nearby presence. That was a hell of a sprint back down to my spot at that moment! Immediately after the engines passed me, though, my momentary relief was forgotten as I sprinted back to the car and raced to the next crossing to get ahead of the train. What a risky play that was!
Out Of My Element Rarely do I tend to get places outside of my familiar midwestern fields - I grew up in these flat lands and I'm used to them! My little car is brilliant for my home turf. Going east, however, is something a bit different. It's not to say I haven't driven over hills, of course - I'm perfectly capable of handling most any road. But, deep in eastern Kentucky and in the valleys between mountains, it's a whole new ballgame, doubly so when chasing down a train. Twisting and winding, steep, and narrow roads make up a large portion of the connections between signals on the CSX Big Sandy line (if the roads even get to them!). Taking my small car to these roads and pushing it to do as much speed as I can safely do is a bit scary - doubled with the fact that there's absolutely no cell service in these places. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at Chapman - home of CH Cabin - to find I had no data to set directions to get back to Louisa for my next shot. Thankfully I had enough of the areas map cached to just navigate by hand, but I was a little concerned for a few minutes there... Beating CSX C007 to the bracket at CH Cabin was, surprisingly, a breeze, and a little wait later brought the infamous GE rumble echoing between the hills and trees. As the train rolled past the C&O R2s, I knew I had to come back to Chapman the next day for sure.
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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PAINTSVILLE LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 809
PAINTSVILLE
KY
41240-0809

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MID # 8402100347
Name PAINTSVILLE LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 611221010
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 78,987
REVENUE 67,021
LAT/LONG 37.827745, -82.798114
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 115
US Census Tract: 960400
US Census Block: 4011