The Lost Town of Kentuck, Alabama: A Mystery of Early Map-Making
In the heart of Alabama lies a town with a fasinating and somewhat familiar history. While it might sound like an old, forgotten place, Kentuck has a rich history tied to the early days of map-making. This history shows how small towns like Kentuck almost disappeared from maps—and from memory. Back when making maps was a careful mix of art and science, small communities often got left off maps or had their names changed by mistake. Mapmakers would update maps all the time, sometimes adding new places and sometimes leaving others out. Kentuck was one of the places affected by these changes. It showed up on some maps but was left off others, making it seem like it was in a strange “in-between” state. Over time, Kentuck became less of a place people visited and more of a local legend. Today, Kentuck’s story is kept alive by the Kentuck Art Festival, held every year to celebrate the town’s folk and fine art. This festival brings people together to remember Kentuck’s history and its place in Alabama. The festival shows honors Kentuck as a special part of Alabama’s past and celebrates the community that has kept it alive.
