Ashland in Boyd County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Trail of Fame
Country Music Highway
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
1. Trail of Fame Marker
US 23 was named "The Country Music Highway" in 1994 in recognition of the numerous country music stars from the region. In 2002, through the efforts of Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers and TOUR Southern and Eastern Kentucky, the 144 mile stretch of Highway was designated as a National Scenic Byway. The Country Music Highway follows the route of US 23 from Greenup in the north to the Kentucky-Virginia state line near Jenkins. An extension on US 119 goes to Whitesburg.
While visiting Boyd County and the Ashland area, stop by the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center (home of the Country Music Museum); the Pendleton Art Center; and the Jesse Stuart Foundation and Bookstore including a wonderful gift shop showcasing Kentucky products.
Tour the Paramount Arts Center (an historic, renovated Art Deco theater) and perhaps their calendar will include a performance while you are in town. Walk along our Historic Home Tour which includes beautiful downtown Central Park. Your visit is not complete without following our Quilt Trail (barns, buildings, and floodwalls). Our life is full of great music; family fun; and festivals.
The Country Music Highway is also home to Billy Ray Cyrus, Ricky Skaggs, Hylo Brown, Loretta
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For more information on the "The Trail of Fame" call 1-800-TOUR SEKY or visit www.tourseky.com. For more information on Boyd County call 606.329.1007 or visit www.visitashlandky.com.
Stars Along the Highway
1 Billy Ray Cyrus - Greenup County
2 The Judds- Boyd County
3 Ricky Skaggs - Lawrence County
4 Hylo Brown - Johnson County
5 Loretta Lynn - Johnson County
6 Crystal Gayle - Johnson County
7 Dwight Yoakam - Floyd County
8 Patty Loveless - Pike County
9 Gary Stewart-Letcher County
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
Location. 38° 28.853′ N, 82° 38.377′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd County. Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street and Front Street, on the left when traveling north on 15th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 99 15th St, Ashland KY 41101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kentucky Native, Laura White (a few steps from this marker); Proud to Serve One Family's Part in "The Greatest Generation" (a few steps from this marker); Ashland Schools Faculty (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bandstand at Central Park (within shouting distance
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
2. Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Depot
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
3. Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Depot Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
