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Scenic Kentucky: Washington Post Office

2026-07-13 - Mason Co., KY - Photo by Pen
The Washington Post Office is the only working log cabin Post Office in America. The log cabin housing the post office was moved to its current sites and reconstructed with the original stone fireplace and dove-tail notching.
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Scenic Kentucky: Simon Kenton Shrine

2026-07-13 - Washington, KY - Photo by Pen
The Simon Kenton Shrine is an authentic log cabin built in 1790's, constructed as a general store operated by Lee, Lashbrooke & Company General Store. Named to honor Simon Kenton, who once owned a store in Washington.
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Scenic Kentucky: Old Washington

2026-07-13 - Mason Co., KY - Photo by Pen
The town of Washington, KY, has grown little since the 1840s. Much of the old part of Washington remains as it did in the late 18th century and early 19th century, with many log cabins remaining.
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