Abandoned Houses in Kentucky

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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