This Kentucky town of 8599 residents secretly inspired Uncle Tom’s Cabin in 1833
The Ohio River glints like liquid gold as I cross the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge into Maysville, Kentucky. Just 66 miles northeast of Lexington, this riverside town of 8,599 residents harbors America’s most fascinating historical contradiction. Behind the charming Federal-style facades and cobblestone streets lies a town that once housed one of the world’s largest … Lire plus