The stories of Estill County, KY
7 narrated audio stories from across Estill County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Fitchburg Furnace
When the Furnace Became a Landmark
A stone iron furnace outlived its industry and found a second life in the forest.
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How James Estill Gave a County Its Name
A frontier captain’s final fight became a Kentucky name that lasted.
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From Estill County to the Screen
How a Kentucky boy became a defining American character actor.
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When Estill County Brought Government Closer
How a new county changed daily life on Kentucky’s frontier.
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How a Fallen Captain Became a Kentucky County
A battlefield death remembered on Kentucky’s political map.
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A County Drawn by Lines and Memory
How Estill County joined boundary-making with frontier remembrance.
Fitchburg Furnace
Where Timber Became Iron
A furnace, a workforce, and the making of an Estill County landmark.
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