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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Golden_Pond,_KentuckyGolden Pond, Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   Golden Pond was a town in western Trigg County, Kentucky, United States. It is now the site of the headquarters of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, 11 miles (18 km) west-southwest of Cadiz. Golden Pond was established in the 19th century and became known for its moonshining activity during the Prohibition era.

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3. www.fourriversexplorer.com › golden-pond-kentuckyThe Life & Death of Golden Pond, Kentucky - Four Rivers Explorer

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   Oct 24, 2016 · The vast area of 265-plus square miles is now completely uninhabited. No permanent residents live here – only campgrounds, public launch ramps and some popular attractions. But evidence of settlements, homes, farms and communities can be found throughout LBL. Virtually all structures in LBL were either moved out or torn down.

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   Oct 31, 2016 · For residents in Western Kentucky, the name Golden Pond can bring back bittersweet memories. In the late 1960’s, the Tennessee Valley Authority evacuated residents of the town located in what...

5. www.nps.gov › places › golden-pond-visitor-centerGolden Pond Visitor Center at Land Between the Lakes

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   May 21, 2021 · Located on a peninsula between Kentucky and Barkley lakes in western Kentucky and Tennessee, this sprawling natural area boasts a unique mix of forests, wetlands, and open lands covering 170,000 acres.

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   Official Website for Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Phone: 800-525-7077 Email: LBLInfo@usda.gov Golden Pond Visitor Center 238 Visitor Center Drive Golden Pond, KY 42211

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   Sep 18, 2024 · Things to Do in Golden Pond, Kentucky: See Tripadvisor's 611 traveler reviews and photos of Golden Pond tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Golden Pond. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

8. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g3450976-dGolden Pond Visitor Center - All You Need to Know BEFORE You ...

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   Golden Pond Visitors Center was clean and beautiful with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. I took the wife to the planetarium to learn about what's going on in the night sky, The planetarium guide was Intelligent and quite informative.

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   Where is Golden Pond?

   • Golden Pond is located at 36°47′08″N 88°01′27″W, in western Kentucky near the Tennessee border. It is situated in what is now the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, on a peninsula lying between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

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   What is Golden Pond known for?

   • Golden Pond was a town in western Trigg County, Kentucky, United States. It is now the site of the headquarters of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, 11 miles (18 km) west-southwest of Cadiz. Golden Pond was established in the 19th century and became known for its moonshining activity during the Prohibition era.

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   What is the Golden Pond visitor center?

   • Visitor Centers (shown in orange), High Potential Historic Sites (shown in black), and Pivotal Places (shown in green) along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail The Golden Pond Visitor Center serves as an information center for the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area which welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year.

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   When did the last residents of Golden Pond move out?

   • The last residents moved out of the area in 1970. Some former residents of Golden Pond settled along KY 94 in northeastern Calloway County, about 10 miles from the old town. This community became known as Little Golden Pond and is marked by green highway signs along the road.

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   When did Golden Pond get a new road?

   • It was improved by the state in 1919, becoming one of first modern roadways in western Kentucky. A bit later, US 68 came along and was routed through Golden Pond. It was improved again in the late 1930s, around the time the town suffered its second fire.

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   Why was Golden Pond a good place to live?

   • Despite two fires that destroyed the town, Golden Pond rebuilt and prospered due to the abundant river-bottom soil, timber and iron ore. A well-traveled east-west road, which connected landings at the Tennessee River and the Cumberland River, passed through the town.

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