This is the destination for many motorcyclists on weekends with nice weather conditions and finding a place to park can be difficult to impossible. It is much nicer if you can get there during the week or when the weather is not so nice.
Great video - this is one of my favorite places on the planet right here in Boone County, KY. Was great to see video of Donnie Clare the "patron saint" of Rabbit Hash who sadly left us a few years ago but who's memory lives on. Also the store was decimated by an awful fire in 2016 but it has been restored to its former glory and folks who had never seen it before the fire would never know the difference. If you're in NKY and want to see a place where time has slowed down, where you can grab a snack and a drink and watch the river laze by and do all the "nothing" you want, then you will love Rabbit Hash. Also the Iron Works building has been repaired and the retaining wall built - its now home to a wine shop (its pretty cool and the wine is good too) Come on down to the "Center of the Universe" and sit a spell. :-)
I visited Rabbit Hash for no reason other than the name. Nice place. That 1937 flood crest is epic. I was there during an Ohio River flood in the 1990's, but it was nothing like those earlier floods. Still have my tee shirt from the Iron Works.
Yes they started rebuilding while back. Haven't been back to see how it looks. Believe they didn't carry insurance on it. Don't understand that. It is one of a kind.
It has been rebuilt with all period appropriate materials and techniques. It was not the stove that caused the fire (the old cast iron stove was sitting right on the floor doing its job when the fire broke out) it was a refrigerator that held pop that was recently serviced that sparked the fire.
could some kind soul tell me the title of the music at the beginning and conclusion of this video. it kinda rocks me..... and in anticipation . my thanks
it would be great if you could take picture every week as it is being rebuilt until it all done i moved to Manila,Philippines and i dough if i will ever get to see the new store.
They called me and asked if I could do a documentary on the rebuild, which I said yes to. Unfortunately, they wanted me to do it for free, which I can't.
History in Your Own Backyard they will say "come on out!" And its completed really. You should see it. Looks like it was never gone! The restoration process has been so neat. My pup, Lady is a ambassador in RH after placing 3rd in the mayoral election. She says for you to come on out!
lol lol lol ask if you could do it for free lol lol lol you should ask them >>> if you build me a new home, i can take all the picture you want, and you will throw in two video's lol lol what do they think every thing in life is free? lol lol lol
Absolutely beautiful...the store's pretty cool as well.
Rachel you make history fun to learn. Great Video. 😁✌
This is the destination for many motorcyclists on weekends with nice weather conditions and finding a place to park can be difficult to impossible. It is much nicer if you can get there during the week or when the weather is not so nice.
Back in the mid 1970s you could go down there on a Saturday and there might be 2 or 3 cars at the store.
Knew some friends from the area when the second burning took place it’s impact could be felt for hundreds of miles.
Such a corner stone of Kentucky
Magnificent, love the history behind the store, these buildings deserves preservation, great heritage. Coming to you from the land down under.
GREAT VIDEO AND HISTORY LESSON!~! THANK YOU
Great video - this is one of my favorite places on the planet right here in Boone County, KY. Was great to see video of Donnie Clare the "patron saint" of Rabbit Hash who sadly left us a few years ago but who's memory lives on. Also the store was decimated by an awful fire in 2016 but it has been restored to its former glory and folks who had never seen it before the fire would never know the difference. If you're in NKY and want to see a place where time has slowed down, where you can grab a snack and a drink and watch the river laze by and do all the "nothing" you want, then you will love Rabbit Hash. Also the Iron Works building has been repaired and the retaining wall built - its now home to a wine shop (its pretty cool and the wine is good too) Come on down to the "Center of the Universe" and sit a spell. :-)
The place was rebuilt after the fire " exactly "
how it was useing the same period wood,
reclaimed lumber.
I ride my bike there!
I visited Rabbit Hash for no reason other than the name. Nice place. That 1937 flood crest is epic. I was there during an Ohio River flood in the 1990's, but it was nothing like those earlier floods. Still have my tee shirt from the Iron Works.
Great video! You got right to the point and stated some very interesting facts. Keep up the awesome work!
-boon county native
omg. from 1831!? valuable heritage!
Sadly, not the original building since it had burned down in 2018.
Nice high beams
My ex husband and I use to stop by there quite often for a soda and snacks when driving through that part of Kentucky. :)
It's sad it burned down :(
Used to go camping in rabbit hash when I was little back in the 80s
Them old general stores are about all gone now I remember when I was little you used to see em quite often before the big chain stores come along,
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The old General Store is gone. She caught on fire 2.12.2016 and a total loss. Maybe from the old stove to heat her. It's sad been there forever.
really? oh so sad!
Yes they started rebuilding while back. Haven't been back to see how it looks. Believe they didn't carry insurance on it. Don't understand that. It is one of a kind.
We were just there (March 2019) and it's complete. They had to tear down two buildings (using original materials) to rebuild the store.
It has been rebuilt with all period appropriate materials and techniques. It was not the stove that caused the fire (the old cast iron stove was sitting right on the floor doing its job when the fire broke out) it was a refrigerator that held pop that was recently serviced that sparked the fire.
@@marylawson6060 definitely come see it - you would never know the fire ever happened
Rebuilt and still going strong,i don't remember seeing this girl in any of the other videos.
My dad would take me here when we would go fishing nearby.
Not sure which I love more... The Store or Redhead. lol
could some kind soul tell me the title of the music at the beginning and conclusion of this video. it kinda rocks me.....
and in anticipation . my thanks
The ferry is running again between Rabbit Hash and Rising Sun.
It’s more of a gift shop than it is a general store!
Saw a bumper sticker once that said "where in da hell is rabbit hash Kaintucky?" Been dying to visit ever since. Wanna meet the mayor lol
I got to go there before it burned down. It's a cool store. I think I bought chips there or something.
This must be several yrs old...the original store burned to ground...
it would be great if you could take picture every week as it is being rebuilt until it all done i moved to Manila,Philippines and i dough if i will ever get to see the new store.
They called me and asked if I could do a documentary on the rebuild, which I said yes to. Unfortunately, they wanted me to do it for free, which I can't.
History in Your Own Backyard please consider making a updated video including the fire/restoration and new K9 staff!
I'll give them a call once it's completed and see what they say.
History in Your Own Backyard they will say "come on out!" And its completed really. You should see it. Looks like it was never gone! The restoration process has been so neat.
My pup, Lady is a ambassador in RH after placing 3rd in the mayoral election. She says for you to come on out!
History in Your Own Backyard Facebook.com/ambassadorlady
Carrollton, Ky is much farther away that "15 miles" depending on which route you take its anywhere from 44 to 56 miles
Maybe 15 miles the way crow fly
lol lol lol ask if you could do it for free lol lol lol you should ask them >>> if you build me a new home, i can take all the picture you want, and you will throw in two video's lol lol what do they think every thing in life is free? lol lol lol
I heard that 20 thousand coal mining jobs was coming your way