Bacon creek Historical Society’s mission is to rediscover the rich heritage that exists throughout Bonnieville and the Bacon Creek area, preserving that heritage and presenting it to residents and travelers alike. Bacon Creek and the Civil War, Bonnieville, Bonnieville Bombers, Camp Jefferson Kentucky, Bonnieville Kentucky Speed Trap.
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The above pictured cave photo supplied by C. Pierce, Union soldier photo by Charles L. Ross

 One of the features for which this part of Kentucky is known is the awe-inspiring Blue Holes. The most unique aspect of this Blue Hole is its location (shown in the photo above), near the topmost elevation of Frenchman's Knob, the highest point in this part of the state.   Sometimes referred to as an elevated pit, this shaft is over 175 feet deep and opens into a larger cave system home to the Indiana Gray Bat, albino craw fish, and blind fish.

 For more information and map of the cave, see Frenchman's Knob page.

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We have arrived!!!!!

    Grant for $342,000 has been approved!!!!!!!!

 The Frenchman’s Knob Project is nearing the starting gate and should see a grant award in early 2010. Preserving this Knob and its rich history is important not only for this area, but for the state as a whole.

  The Frenchmen for whom the Knob was named was killed by an Indian raiding party in April 1782 and was buried on top of this Knob.  Among the other treasures at this rich historic site are Indian burial ground, a cemetery dating back to at least Dec. 25th. 1861, and a one-room schoolhouse (Left) often used by church groups for revivals and gospel singing.

  

 

  

 A joint effort between the City of Bonnieville and the Bacon Creek Historical Society to fund and start develop of the 112 acres Waldeck Park will begin in January of 2010.

This park will have several phases with the initial phases focusing on four, 300' ball fields.

 Funding will be provided through grants and private donations.  More information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks that will detail the action plan and how you can help to make this a reality.   

Ball Park configuration will most likely change due to the addition of a 4th 300' field. Other phases will be added as funds become available.