It is our primary desire that this book serve as an educational illustrated history of Hardin and LaRue Counties from 1880 to 1930, as well as to highlight and explain the times and events of this period and its people.

Images of America

Hardin and LaRue Counties 1880-1930

by Carl Howell and Don Waters

Carl Howell, Kentucky’s premier postcard collector, and Don Waters, a collector of vintage Hardin County photographs, have combined to create an especially unique and informative account of these two counties. This book is the first to highlight many of their favorite Hardin and LaRue County scenes, selected from the images in their collections.

In Hardin and LaRue Counties 1880–1930, authors Carl Howell and Don Waters take us on a fascinating journey back in time to experience the charm and splendor of the many small communities that make up these neighboring counties. Featured in this remarkable review of Hardin and LaRue Counties’ history are over 200 rare photographs that capture the people, places, and ways of life that have contributed to the area’s rich history. Discover within these pages many early businesses, mills, railroad depots, activities, and gathering places that no longer exist. View previously unpublished photographs from Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, taken during the time when our nation was first becoming aware of both its location and its historical significance. From blacksmith to tinsmith, from simple country stores to detailed images of specialty shops, the array of subjects and scenes in this volume will delight readers young and old. Hardin and LaRue Counties 1880–1930 is certain to become a family heirloom and an educational resource for years to come.

A Review

As usual, Carl Howell's first (work) is a masterpiece. I highly recommend this tribute to Hardin and LaRue Counties Kentucky history and would like to thank Mr. Howell for his preservation and compilation of this information. Without him, it is likely that these valuable bits of the past would be lost forever.

Hats off to Carl Howell

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