This collection presents a visual journey through a series of abandoned residences across Kentucky. Each photograph captures more than just the physical decay of these homes; they serve as poignant reminders of the past, evoking thoughts of the lives and stories that once unfolded within these now empty walls.
This collection presents a visual journey through a series of abandoned residences across Kentucky. Each photograph captures more than just the physical decay of these homes; they serve as poignant reminders of the past, evoking thoughts of the lives and stories that unfolded within these now-empty walls.
Anderson County










Carroll County
Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 1 Houses
Lock & Dam No. 1, situated 4 miles upstream from the Ohio River near Carrollton, was originally built from 1836 to 1842. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reconstructed the dam in 1882. Two support houses at Lock & Dam No. 1 remain at the site.





Carter County

















Casey County







Clark County





Henry County
Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 3 Houses
Lock & Dam No. 3, located 42 miles from the Ohio River in Gest, was constructed between 1836-42. The dam was rebuilt in 1882 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Two support houses at Lock & Dam No. 3 remain at the site.





















Jackson County
Abel Gabbard House
The Abel Gabbard Residence was constructed in 1890 at Sand Gap in Jackson County, Kentucky. Abel B. Gabbard, Sr. was born on February 1, 1861, in nearby Booneville and died on January 27, 1952.



Laurel County






Mason County












Pike County
Coal Baron’s Mansion
A symbol of coal baron Don Blankenship’s legacy remains atop a mountain in eastern Kentucky. The faux-Victorian mansion is a testament to his influence in the region. The property was sold some years ago, and while the mansion now sits empty, the land has become part of the Brothers Wright Distilling Company estate.




















Pulaski County






Scott County





Wayne County























Other







































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