WEST KENTUCKY COAL PRODUCING COUNTIESButler Christian Crittenden Daviess Henderson Hopkins McLean Muhlenberg Ohio Union Webster
EAST KENTUCKY COAL PRODUCING COUNTIES
Bell
Boyd
Breathitt
Carter
Clay
Elliott
Floyd
Greenup
Harlan
Jackson
Johnson
Knott
Knox
Laurel
Lawrence
Lee
Leslie
Letcher
Magoffin
Martin
McCreary
Menifee
Morgan
Owsley
Perry
Pike
Whitley
GOAL 3: Develop a Western Kentucky Coal Legacy Driving Tour through nine counties.
Purpose: To support regional tourism in Western Kentucky and share the story of western Kentucky’ rich coal mining heritage.
Action 1: Apply for TEA-21 funds to cover the costs for research of all coal related historic sites within Western Kentucky and for development of a Driving tour which will include CD/DVD one can purchase at numerous locations along the way as well as interpretive, directional, and site specific signs to assist the traveler. This will be done in conjunction with the development of the Blues to Bluegrass Scenic Byway 9-county initiative
Cost: $250,000 for directional and interpretive sign program, brochure, website, CD/DVD development and research (Please note: Will address more than just Coal such as Music, Civil War, etc)
Funding Sources: State Matching Funds (1% Tax) – Application due in October
TEA-21 – Application due Winter 2005/06.
