Near Burlington in Boone County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Rabbit Hash, Kentucky
circa 1813
| | Ohio River Mile 506.1 below Pittsburgh | |
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
1. Rabbit Hash Marker
Side A
One of only a few remaining early 19th century towns along the 981-mile course of the Ohio River. The Rabbit Hash National Registry encompasses 33 acres of this linear rural/agricultural/commercial village, characterized by its eclectic vernacular Ohio River architecture.
This western Boone County hamlet owes its very life and existence to the river, but due to a huge sandbar and shallow water on this side of the river, riverboat access to Rabbit Hash was nearly impossible. Consequently, Rising Sun, Indiana (Est. 1814). Located across the river, overshadowed Rabbit Hash as a steamboat destination. However, continuous ferry boat operation afforded Rabbit Hash the benefits and ammenites of river commerce, transportation and communication.
Just as the beautiful Ohio gives life ans substance, so also it can take them away. Ever subject to floods and ice. Rabbit Hash has survived the whims of both nature and man.
Rabbit Hash, Kentucky
National Register District
Recognized and Honored by United States Department of Interior by being placed on the National Register of historic places December 4, 2003
Erected 2003.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 2003.
Location.
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Passage To Freedom From Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun Sesquicentennial (approx. 0.4 miles away in Indiana); Riverboat Gaming Referendum (approx. 0.4 miles away in Indiana); Sharing the Wealth (approx. 0.4 miles away in Indiana); 1974 Tornados (approx. 0.4 miles away in Indiana); Ohio County Roll of Honor (approx. 0.4 miles away in Indiana); Ohio County Elementary Middle School (approx. 0.4 miles away in Indiana); Pilotless Plane (approx. 0.4 miles away in Indiana).
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
2. Rabbit Hash Marker
Side B
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
3. Rabbit Hash Marker Site
full view of marker, old wooden marker can be seen at the left
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
4. Rabbit Hash General Store
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
5. Rabbit Hash Landing sign
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
6. Rabbit Hash Landing
the "street" leading to the landing. Ohio River visible in background. To the right, in a backyard, is the Underground Railroad marker, (to be the subject of another HMDB page)
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
7. old Rabbit Hash Marker
weathered old wooden marker
names of early settlers, NOTE: Jacob Piatt from Piatt's Landing, see that marker on HMDB
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
8. Rabbit Hash
local business sign
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
9. Rabbit Hash Sign
everyone is welcome in Rabbit Hash
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 14, 2014
10. Rabbit Hash Sign
approaching Rabbit Hash from the south, on Lower River Road
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,038 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on November 28, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
