The last example of an innovative piece of surveying equipment now stands in its inventor's hometown.

A historic hotel library in Indiana hides more than a few secrets on its shelves.

This memorial to the Mercury Seven astronaut stands at the site of his former elementary school.

At the turn of the century, a chair like rock sat at the top of the falls and hosted the winner of a local beauty contest.

The lynching and burial site of America's first train robbers.

The Trappist monk, prophet-poet, and rebel never really got to live out the eremitic life he was seeking.

World's largest collection of Coke-related items not held by the Coca-Cola company.

This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.

This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.

Kentucky's longest operating jail is now a spooky spot to spend the night.

The history of whiskey and all of its boozy glory, from Colonial days to modern American cocktail culture.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

This hidden jockey “walk of fame” celebrates the winning riders of the Kentucky Derby.

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

The massive, original Colgate Clock is mounted on a defunct factory building that was once a prison.

A curiosity-seeker's paradise set inside a three-story historic school house.

This candy shop has been serving up sweets to the Louisville area since the 1850s.

This abandoned cemetery has a dark past of bodies buried over bodies.

A life-sized memorial to Harry L. Collins, the official corporate magician of Frito-Lay.

This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.

The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.

One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.

Ruined pieces of stone and a swimming pool are all that remain of an amusement park swept away by a flood.