McConnell House

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McConnell House A historic home, completed in 1834. Currently used as a tourism center, an educational resource and The Greek Revival home has eight rooms.

The house is situated between Greenup County’s main road and the Ohio River. There is a small brick building on the grounds that was originally used as a law office.

10/14/2026

On International Day of the Girl, I’m thinking about my daughter’s future and the bright future every young woman across our commonwealth and country deserves. Let's keep doing the work to build on the progress made to create a more equal, fair and just world for everyone.

09/10/2026

🐎 Welcome to Kentucky. Please lower expectations.

Everything starts out normal… then the GPS sends you down a “faster route,” the shortcut somehow becomes a winding country road, and the scenic drive turns into miles of rolling hills with absolutely no cell service. 😂

You’ve got a pickup truck in front of you, a farm truck somewhere behind you, and a horse or deer standing way too close to the road. 🦌🐴

Traffic appears out of nowhere. Town names sound like they belong in a country song. Someone’s talking about bourbon, basketball, or horses like it’s a state holiday. Farm stands are everywhere. And yes, that smell could be bourbon… or barbecue. Best not to investigate. 😭🥃

The weather changes before lunch, winding roads test your patience, and somehow, no matter which direction you’re driving… the Kentucky sun is right in your eyes.

Makes no sense.

Still Kentucky. Still home. 🐎🌾💙

09/09/2026

🧵🔨 HELP US BRING HISTORY TO LIFE! 🪡🧺

McConnell House Living History Days are coming October 16 & 17, and we’re looking for people who can help us show visitors what everyday life was like in years gone by!

Do you quilt, crochet, spin, weave, carve, work with wood, preserve food, make baskets, play old-time music, tell stories, demonstrate historic games—or have another traditional skill that deserves to be shared?

We would love to hear from you!

You don’t have to be a professional historian. If you have a skill, craft, talent, or bit of old-time knowledge that could help make history come alive for schoolchildren and visitors, we invite you to be part of this special event.

🏡 McConnell House Living History Days
📅 October 16 & 17, 2026
📍 100 McConnell House Dr., Wurtland, KY
📞 606-465-7409
📧 [email protected]

Help us preserve the skills of the past by sharing them with the next generation. ❤️

Please share this post—the person with the perfect old-time skill may be one of your Facebook friends!

07/23/2026

BREAKING: Kentucky farmers have officially unveiled the all-new Bluegrass Ranchtruck, proving you don't need a luxury pickup when you've got a dependable draft horse, a skilled carpenter, and plenty of Kentucky hardwood.

Built somewhere between the rolling horse farms of the Bluegrass and the quiet backroads of rural Kentucky, this handcrafted wooden masterpiece features solid oak body panels, wagon wheels tough enough for country roads, and an advanced "HorsePilot" system where the horse already knows exactly which barn it's headed to.

The truck boasts an unlimited driving range, provided you schedule regular stops for hay, fresh water, and an occasional apple. Unlike today's high-tech vehicles, this version handles muddy farm lanes, creek crossings, and county fairs without ever asking for a software update.

Locals say the owner's toolbox contains everything needed for repairs: a hammer, a handful of nails, and whichever grandpa has been building barns and fences his whole life.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reportedly still debating whether to register it as a vehicle... or preserve it as an official Bluegrass masterpiece.

Kentucky never stops building. 🐎🌾🚜

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100 McConnell House Drive
Wurtland, KY
41144

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