The stories of Leslie County, KY
8 narrated audio stories from across Leslie County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
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Where Red Bird Made a Valley
How one river shaped settlement, travel, and risk in Leslie County.
Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital
A Hospital at the End of the Horse Trail
How a small Hyden hospital anchored a revolution in rural care.
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Where the Hollows Hid the Stills
In Leslie County, rough terrain shaped a long, quiet liquor war.
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When a County Became a Thank-You Note
How Preston Leslie’s name was fixed onto Kentucky’s map.
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How Hyden Became the Heart of Frontier Nursing
Mary Breckinridge built a rural nurse-midwifery movement from Hyden.
Redbird Ranger District
How Redbird Became Leslie County’s Public Backyard
A story of rugged public land, bought piece by piece and opened for use.
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When Kentucky Drew Its Last County
A mountain county born from three others, and what grew there next.
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When a Local Crisis Became a Regional Crackdown
How Leslie County was drawn into eastern Kentucky’s pill-era response.
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