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Governor Ruby Laffoon's Birthplace

Located on Union Street, this is a restored cabin furnished as it was when the former governor lived there in the late 1800s. Also on the ground is the Historical Society and Museum which displays old photographs, Civil War items and other artifacts relating to the period.

Open Monday through Friday 1pm-5pm; closed holidays.

Location: 107 Union St., Madisonville Kentucky 42431 Telephone 270-821-3986

Other History nearby:
(Princeton) Adsmore Living History Museum
(Cadiz) Cadiz Log Cabin
(Kuttawa) Davis House
(Dawson Springs) Dawson Springs Museum and Art Center
(Madisonville) Governor Ruby Laffoon's Birthplace
(Owensboro) Owensboro Museum of Science and History

04/11 Coming to The Madisonville area
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Mt. Juliet TN May11 Visitors will stroll from tent to tent sipping the rich heritage of Tennessee vines, savoring gourmet specialty foods, shopping for handcrafted items from local artisans, enjoying music, and attending wine & food experience seminars.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
Kentucky Reggae Festival Louisville KY May25-27 Since 1991 the Kentucky Reggae Festival has been the predominant event in the Louisville area during Memorial Day Weekend. The flavor of the islands is captured and brought right to Louisville through reggae music, ethnic foods, and the caribbean market.
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