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Red River Museum The Red River Historical Society in Powell Co. KY exists to preserve and educate about the rich history and culture of our surrounding area and its peoples.

Come visit and experience the many items donated by our friends and neighbors. Hours:
Saturdays: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for federal holidays
Special tours can be arranged by appointment by calling 859-749-3171 or 606-521-3471.

Photo and information complements of Jo Ann Elkins. Left to RightRuth Patton McClure, Grace Patton, and Rachel Hall back...
10/25/2026

Photo and information complements of Jo Ann Elkins.
Left to Right
Ruth Patton McClure, Grace Patton, and Rachel Hall back in early 1940's taken at Enies and Martha Patton's on Shipp's Branch Road.
Ruth is probably wearing Lenard McClure's her husband's and Rachel is wearing probably one of her uncles, maybe Asa Patton's, andGrace is wearing her husbands Linville Patton's.

Racheal Wilkinson would like some help with this photo. “Hello! I believe this is a photo with my great grandmother, Ver...
10/24/2026

Racheal Wilkinson would like some help with this photo.
“Hello! I believe this is a photo with my great grandmother, Verna Cooper-Martin (born
1906 - 1992) on the left. Verna's mother was Arminia Willoughby, and I think the girl on the right may be another Willoughby.
Was wondering if you could help!”

10/23/2026

Join local historian SKIP JOHNSON for a fascinating look into Estill County history!

On October 24, the Estill Action Group invites you to a special day of local history and outdoor adventure at the historic Fitchburg Furnace.
Hear Skip Johnson share the incredible story of this remarkable old iron furnace, then join us for an easy hike through Needmore Hollow to explore more of our area's history and natural beauty.
And after the history lesson, everyone is welcome to stay for a good old-fashioned soup bean supper with the Fitchburg Masonic Lodge #562!

The community of Nada. Powell County Kentucky. Date not given.
10/23/2026

The community of Nada. Powell County Kentucky.
Date not given.

Don Burgher would like some help with adding last names to the people in this photo. He is relatively sure the Elsie in ...
10/22/2026

Don Burgher would like some help with adding last names to the people in this photo. He is relatively sure the Elsie in the photo (last on the right) is his great aunt Elsie Burgher.
The other names Left to right are:
Biddie, Ora, Allen, Lillie, Rosa, and Elsie. Allen could possibly be Allen Sams.

Photo identified as Chris Abner and Carol Willoughby. Looks like sophomore king and queen.
10/21/2026

Photo identified as Chris Abner and Carol Willoughby.
Looks like sophomore king and queen.

Stanton Little League Basketball L-R Front row: Billy Abner, Larry Nolin, Gary Abner, and Donnie Trent.Back row: Carl ?,...
10/20/2026

Stanton Little League Basketball
L-R Front row: Billy Abner, Larry Nolin, Gary Abner, and Donnie Trent.
Back row: Carl ?, Paul Ramsey, Rusty Billings, Danny Morton, Mike Crowe and Coach Paul Ramsey Sr.

Clay City Cheerleaders. L-R Shirlene Patton, Gloria Todd, Brenda Todd, Shelia Sexton, Sue Ware, Judy Meadows.
10/19/2026

Clay City Cheerleaders.
L-R Shirlene Patton, Gloria Todd, Brenda Todd, Shelia Sexton, Sue Ware, Judy Meadows.

Nada Grade School 1948-1949. L-R top row- Hoover Stewart, Minnie Swope, A.C. Campbell, Rosetta Starnes, Raymond Martin, ...
10/18/2026

Nada Grade School 1948-1949.
L-R top row- Hoover Stewart, Minnie Swope, A.C. Campbell, Rosetta Starnes, Raymond Martin, Freda Martin, Lawrence Friend, Lois Dawson, Jr. Ashley, unknown, Shirldean Townsend, Minnie Booth.

2nd row- Freda Catron, Billy Dawson, Virginia Napier, Roger Duff, Inez Sizemore, Dallas Napier, Rosalee Sizemore, Doc Hall.

3rd row-Thur Ledford, Norma Duff, Bobby Dehart, Hazel McGlothern, ? Spencer, Florence Townsend, Johnny Dehart, Bertha Spencer.

4th row- Avanell Napier, James Helton, Lorene King,? Spencer, Anita Napier, Alton Martin, Frances King, Willard Booth, Faye Vance, Bobby Mays, Teresa Dehart, Winford Brewer.

5th row-Leroy Powell, Analee Townsend, Kenneth Helton, Minnie Dawson, Sonny Ashley, Betty Booth, Kenny Martin, Betty Duff, Ray Catron, Gerldean Townsend, Emerson Campbell, Mila Helton.

6th row- Rosetta Helton, Rodney Duff, Janice Vance, Roswe Townsend, Geneva Townsend, Oscar Townsend.

Address

4541 Main Street
Clay City, KY
40312

Opening Hours

Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18595569485

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