Lynch in Harlan County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Restaurant Building
The restaurant was famous in the region for its foot long hotdogs and chili as well as full course meals.
It seated approximately 30 people at a u-shaped counter. Often, patrons would be lined up four and five deep waiting for service.
The restaurant closed in the early '60's with the reduction in labor force and closing of No. 31 Mine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 36° 57.935′ N, 82° 55.088′ W. Marker is in Lynch, Kentucky, in Harlan County. Marker is on West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is mounted directly on the subject restaurant building, located on the south side of West Main Street, just west of Church Street, facing (north) West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Portal 31 Circle, Lynch KY 40855, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. No. 31 Mine Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Lamp House No. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynch Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Lynch (within shouting distance of this marker); Winifrede Mine Conveyor (within shouting distance of this marker); No. 31 Mine Portals (within shouting distance of this marker); Mine Ventilating Fan (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynch.
More about this marker. This is a large, painted metal, "billboard-style" marker.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Portal 31 Exhibition Mine, Lynch, Kentucky
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