The Gower House looked amazing. It is a shame a place that historic, almost 250 years old has been forgotten. Thanks for documenting it for us all to see. Definitely a awesome place.

@catholiccrusader5328

Жыл бұрын

Dar nit, you beat me to it. Superb post and thanks.

@wandarose4274

Жыл бұрын

😢 sad to see it in such a neglected state! If rich, and richer people could be informed they may want to preserve this grand historical part of our past!

@kimbarnetson3297

11 ай бұрын

I'm not in America so I don't know how these things work but are the owners not obliged to maintain a building like this ? Or if that's not possible is there an organisation like the UK'S National trust which purchases and maintains historic buildings?

The Gower House…. Such an amazing piece of History… brings tears to the heart to see it crumbling to rubble!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

The Gower House has such a rich history and it's such a shame to see it in that condition. It was built just 4 years after this country was founded. I would think that the state of Kentucky would want to preserve it. It would however, require a lot of money to bring it back but sadly there probably aren't enough visitors to the area to support it. I can only hope that a philanthropist or civic minded corporations would see its importance and restore it to its original condition. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

@shootshellz

Жыл бұрын

@@SSNESS What does that have to do with the price of beans in Bermuda?

@tamiet1069

Жыл бұрын

2 & 3 years ago the rivers over flowed their banks causing the river front homes to flood. The Gower house is privately owned. It's my understanding they will and are in the process of revitalization and restoration once again.

@tenminutetokyo2643

Жыл бұрын

Our pols have a plan to put us all into slavery to China so they are deliberately letting everything die.

This channel provides excellent information about interesting places long forgotten in history!! Love to study the economic and demographic changes over time in these places!! Really do hope somebody can return some of these places to its past glory someday!!

I've enjoyed your video tours. I learn something each time. The Paducah video was great. My grandmother, Grace McKinley, told of her teen years there. She said her girlfriends would bring her to the river where they all could go out on a boat/barge and dance to a live band for 5 cents! The market building you show toward the end of your walk is a very interesting history museum. Keep up the great stories!

Safe Travels another good one.. 👍👍.

If you ever come back to Kentucky I think you would love Harrodsburg KY and bardstown KY. They are very historical and have preserved a lot. Harrodsburg was founded by James Harrod and Daniel Boone. It has a nice park with a guided tour of first pioneer settlement. Many enactment steak place in Harrods Park. It is also home to shakertown village which is very nicely preserved and full of information sites. It is also about 10 minutes from the perryville battlefield in perryville Kentucky. And has almost perfectly preserved the marriage house of Abraham Lincoln and his wife.

3:33 I love how this guy makes notes on information for the videos. Shows dedication 🙂

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

Thank you for showing Gower House. Had relatives who lived in Paducah few years. Teachers. Used to tell about the City. Moved back to Iowa.

Yes, that's totally cool 😎 👍

Lovely drone shot over the Ohio 😍❣️

Thanks for showing us the map. I enjoyed the video

A awesome history voyage of western Kentucky...Smithland is very a interesting location... interesting statistics 🇺🇲🙋

Great video. Smithland is a very historic town. I have worked there across from the grocery for years. The huge house by the river was called the Smith House for years. It was built and owned by a founding family of Smithland aptly named Smith. A member of the family was county Judge Executive for several years.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Wow, cool, thanks for the info! That house is amazing.

@kellytomlin2741

Жыл бұрын

Jim Smith one of the owners of Reed Crushed Stone now Vulcan Materials in Grand Rivers. One of the biggest employers of the area. The David Reed family began the business which is a rock quarry. The Reeds were big into supporting the community. Vulcan Materials bought it several years ago and own quarries across the country and in Cancun. You had no way of knowing I know but it would have been cool to dabbled into the Reed and Smith families. The Reed family goes back many years in the area.

@kellytomlin2741

Жыл бұрын

Also in the Grand Rivers area there’s a well known restaurant that employs many and well known for Christmas lights. Patties 1850

@Birdie_777

11 ай бұрын

My daddy grew up in Marion. He pastored a church in Sebree Ky. His good friends pastored churches in Smithland, Marion & Paducah. I’d love for you to drive through Sebree sometime. It’s been over 30 yrs since Iv been back home.

Paducah is a neat town. Lots of antique stores and good places to eat. My family enjoyed it a lot.

Australia here/ Thank you, for another wonderful trip ! really enjoyed the little look inside Gower house, hope they save it soon, beautiful building.

I really enjoyed this video. The hotel in Smithland, Gower House, is such a beautiful building, with some very famous guests in the past. Charles Dickens, wow !! It's such a shame it seems to be deteriorating. It was really interesting to have a brief look inside. I'm always drawn to lovely old buildings like that. So many beautiful buildings in Paducah, too. Hopefully the theatre will be restored to its former glory at some stage. Your dinner looked delicious !! Thanks so much for another wonderful video.😊

@williebeamish5879

Жыл бұрын

It is sad, isn't it? All these billionaires and multimillionaires in this country and no one is interested in preserving this country's history. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. It's a shame.

@poowg2657

Жыл бұрын

​@@williebeamish5879 Unfortunately a lot of these milionaires and billionaires think America's history is bad and needs to be erased.

@shootshellz

Жыл бұрын

@@williebeamish5879 Why not divert some of the ca$h currently being frittered away in Ukraine?

@tentringer4065

Жыл бұрын

​@Clark Kent that's an asinine comment.

Thank You Lord Spoda, amazing start to the video, that hotel was astounding. The overall impression I got from this video was that this region is slowly decaying, inexorably into dust. But you on the other hand Lord Spoda keep getting better, better footage, better drone shots, all of which makes your already wonderful channel a bright spot for me. I have studied history for over 60 years, and demographics since 1987. I love your statistical breakdowns, oh hell I love everything you do Lord Spoda. From Southern Texas/Mexico Border towns (which you covered spectacularly) to Kentucky, one thing stands out from your vidoes. This place is one hell of a diverse, mash up of people and cultures which is unique in all the world. What is really wonderful about your coverage is the fact whatever you think about a place personally you are non-judgemental towards everyone, which is to your credit Lord Spoda. Have a Great Week My Friend!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

A few hours after dinner here, kicking back with a glass of JD and a bag of chili chips, taking in the sights while Lord drives me around, lol. I've probably said it before, but I'm very grateful to you LS for doing what you do, because this is about the only way I'll ever get to see these places. I was impressed with Paducah - lovely, clean-looking town with lots of wonderful buildings. And the murals, nice. I'm a big fan of murals (good ones, that is). Gower House was - melancholy. A shame to see a storied place like that in such a dilapidated condition. I bet the people of note who stayed there never dreamed it would look like that one day... Excellent jaunt as always mate, cheers!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Markus!

Oh yeah huh, good pictures of cool places, I'm from here in Brazil and I keep imagining through your works how magnificent it must be to walk through these little towns in that interior there, very good...

You all seem to enjoy traveling, hope everything goes well for you and yours. Keep the videos coming. 🙂

The shame about the Gower house is the cost of refurbishing it. Just a guess but I'd say close to 2 million. What shocked me was the fact that it was open to anybody to poke around in it, or vandalize it.

I went to college south of Paducah at Murray State University. 30 minutes away. I spent some time in Paducah. Spent a lot of time at the Land Between the Lakes. By the way, if you get back into Kentucky, the Land Between the Lakes region is incredible. There's a restaurant in Grand Rivers KY(Patti's) which is famous.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

We drove through there. You're right. Will be doing a video there in time.

Kentucky is always awesome. Thanks Spoda

I always look forward to your videos!

Thanks for the trip to Kentucky. 👍👍👍💕

Hi, Lord. Early in this video you showed us the Gower House on the river. From your camera work, I noticed so much of the lower walls at foundation level were crumbling. A VERY bad sign. If they don't start working on that problem soon, Gower House will be lost. I know that because in my town here in North Jersey we had a 1700's house. It was beautiful, but, if you went into the basement, the mold was awful and the foundation came apart. It was neglected for so long they had to knock it down. Terrible..... Another great video. Greetings from "Jersey Charlie" and THANK YOU !

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. Hopefully the state will come in a do something about it. The history of that place is incredible.

@charliechristie2949

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Yessir ! All those notable visitors !

Cat's going to be famous 😹

Kitty was Fast.. was cool seeing all of those places, very nice. The Drone flight was cool Good to see Nicky. Saying Hi.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Kentucky on the tour today! Smithland on the Ohio River - I bet it gets flooded at times. Great hotel full of history! Thanks for the inside shots - that's a rarity for you! No phone service there?Cool bridges though on the way out! ...Marion (#2) Sounds like they need a singles club there! Appears very clean - no trash or rubble lying around. Great to see the Amish with their buggies there! Low crime too - would be a real nice place to live! ...Paducah! Now there's a town I've actually heard of! @19:23 you missed the historic Barkley's Law Office where Alben W. Barkley, where a U.S. former congressman and then a U.S. vice president got his start in law, 1901. Other than that glaring omission (lol!) a nice tour on a beautiful day! 🌞☀

@shootshellz

Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, you CAN survive very well without wireless phone service.

Whiskey friends! I love it! Looks like a fun place to see!

Yay. Saw the cat. Now I'm good for the rest of the video. Thanks for including Kittie. Nice to see so little trash strewn about, as well. Thanks for showing the Amish lifestyle as well. Destroys common misconceptions many of us had, I'm sure. Good job!!

Always great content , very informative, love the old towns and buildings

Wow who would’ve thought Paducah would be so cool! I drive through it from Nashville to the 70 so much and would’ve never known. That’s why I love your videos and what first got me into watching regularly. Started with the Charleston, WV video.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! :)

Thanks for the video. Why doesn't the State buy the Gower House and renovate it as a Historical Landmark. That's what most states have done with historic buildings. It's shocking and disgraceful to allow that building to disintegrate.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

I wonder that myself.

@daviddecelles8714

Жыл бұрын

Hard to understand, especially since they've erected a state historic places plaque in front of it.

@shootshellz

Жыл бұрын

It would look even worse if the state took it over.

Greetings from a spring-like day in suburban London, UK where the temperature has risen to a balmy 9C! Yep, I like that part of Kentucky especially the distillery. I'm intrigued to know the artists that played over your drone footage I find that music most relaxing and hypnotic. That very large building with the whitewash walls and black wood beams is what I would call Old English Tudor. Excellent video 🙂

That old inn makes me sad. A historic building like that should absolutely be preserved. Thank you for sharing the physical risk and filming its interior.

Gower House in ruins- really criminal that it’s so neglected

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@Bjbrody

Жыл бұрын

I remember hearing it was somehow used by the Underground Railroad. But I was a kid, so not really sure. I live almost literally a stones throw away.

What a great life you have. Travelling from one interesting place to the next. Keep up the good work mate.

This is so awesome. Lived in my for 20yrs. From Massachusetts. Can't really see parts of Kentucky. Live in central kentucky. I love my Kentucky home.

Beautiful Kentucky!

Thanks Lord Spoda for another great video. I have passed through Paduca many times on interstate 24 without stopping to sightsee. From your video it looks like a nice place to visit. North western Kentucky looks beautiful. Thanks again for sharing.

Hi Lord Spoda Nice video. Thanks for uploading. Good time spent with you in small towns of rural Kentucky.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Rajeev!

Thank you for showing our little part of western Kentucky! We fell in love with Paducah area almost two years ago as we were staying for a week. We stayed! Been to Smithland & other smaller towns around - quaint & fun. The old bridge over the river was recently demolished & many folks came out to see the implosion!

I imagine all those stores are laid out exactly the same. I look forward to your videos I like the way you do your homework on these places. Don’t get no DUI’s!

And…… another great video!! So glad we got to see Nicole, too!! Smithland had that beautiful, mysterious mansion and famous hotel. I loved that. Also loved seeing the Amish area and man working the field with his horse. No one can make a better pie than the Amish. Yoder, Kansas has Amish quaint bakery complete with the horses and buggies. Your dinner looked delicious in Paducah. I love the murals by the river. Safe journey onward and love to you and Nicole! Thank you!!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Denise!

@shootshellz

Жыл бұрын

Cow pies?

Just subscribed. I used to travel a lot, not anymore. Your videos fill the void. You do a great job explaining and narrating.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I have spent many many many years researching the town of Smithland and especially the Gower house. The Gower house was not built in 1780. It was built in 1825. Unfortunately the historical marker is inaccurate. The only documented people who stayed at the inn was Ned buntline and Henry Clay. Lafayette stayed at another hotel in town that was much much nicer. This street and the Gower House were flooded when Clara Barton was there. If you’re interested in knowing more, I have a video on the Gower house where I go into detail on all of my research.

I'm really digging your channel. Thanks for sharing.

The mansion next to the river was built by Jim smith. Owner of smith paving. I played in the grower house when I was growing up. I grew up right there. Crazy to see it on KZread lol.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. 👍

@daviddecelles8714

Жыл бұрын

So, from what you say, seems like it's still owned and occupied by the Smith family.

I am a descendant of Irvin S. Cobb and have been to Paducah many times. My mother was a Cobb. I am also related to the Grace family there, of House of Grace fame. I played the organ once at St. Phillips de Salles Catholic Church and often at Grace Episcopal which was my mother's and her family's church. There I played viola twice for mass and the organ - Judy Bray, director.

Another interesting virtual tour. Paducah is a really cool town--I especially like the murals on the flood wall along the river. Have you considered visiting the local museums in the places you visit? There's a wealth of information on display and talking to the volunteers can give you an insight into the history of the place and they often have inside tips on points of interest.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

We visit museums fairly often. Depends on how much time we have.

Wow! My family was given 1000's of acres in Crittendon County after the Revolutionary war as a land grant, we still have it in the family. I haven't been there in decades, but my dad and his brothers still run the farm, lovely to see you included it.

@kathymawer9295

5 ай бұрын

Nobody ever gave me two nickles to flint together to make a survival fire!

Thank you for going inside the Gower House. I was so nervous for you. I kept saying “don’t do it don’t do it” then you went upstairs lol. You’re amazing!!

@TinkerTailor4303

Жыл бұрын

I know, that could have been bad...😱

Great video, as usual. I'm from the area but don't get back there often enough, so it was nice to see some of those old places again. You should have gone to Kirchhoff's Bakery for breakfast while in Paducah. You were so close! They have excellent breakfast quiches and pastries. Maybe next time.

This last town emminates Southern Charm. What a interesting adventure. 👍👍🥰🥰

As always, a great history lesson of rural America. I used to travel around the country for my job and would see a lot of places like this. Never looked up a lot of the towns that I went through, so it's nice that you do. And, I appreciate the random cat sightings!! Haha! 👍

Thanks for the tour, getting closer to my local travel area. Paducah is one of those river towns that found other reasons for being, its a nice little town. Stay safe and off the interstate.

The dinner looks like you guys had a great evening and feed. Nice. +1 for cat spotting.

I love your channel. What an amazing history that far west during our founding days. Thank you. My favorite so far.

Great episode LS 👍

Thank you for this video. Many years ago, we lived in Marion. I can't say how many times I drove through Smithland and shopped in Paducah....If you can, visit the Bourbon Trail and Harrodsburg in central KY.

What surprises me most in Smithfield was at the turn in the road at the Grover inn you could drive right into the river without any road gards.

Oh my gosh thank you for going to Paducah. My cousin and I went there 13 years in a row to attend the Quilt Show. We learned all of the back roads and met some lifetime friends. The cemetery is fun to visit. Thank you for this.

I never heard about Paducah before this video, that place is beautiful!

Thank You..For another outstanding video.Beautiful scenery thruout...Stay Safe..Be happy, and well.

Great video! 👍 Thanks for the tours.

Very enjoyable video, love those small towns , lot's of open space, 👍.

Paducahs downtown reminds me of where I'm from in Marquette Michigan. Cool town..

Thanks, a nice program.

come to north west tenn

Thank you for the view inside the amish world, and again, for the degrees celsius 👍

Beautiful country and pretty homes. That cat was on a mission! Must have heard the can opener! So much history there. Too bad the Gower Hotel isn't restored. Thanks for the tour.

beautiful. i like the native paintings on the wall. It is late where I am.. I yawned while you were in the bar..and opened my eyes to the bartender yawning. A new one for me. I made someone yawn on a video...across an unknown space time contiunuum.🤔

What a shame! The historic value of the the Gower house should be more appropriated and preserved for future generations! How cool would it be to restore it and rent the rooms out to visitors world wide. All you need are would be a few willing investors to make it happen! If I had the $$, I would do it myself!!

I fancy I could spend enjoyable time in Paducah: a river front; a well preserved commercial center; a comfortable eating establishment that serves what sure looked like delectable beef tamales and chili; and the Silent Brigade Brewery featuring high grade bourbons, consumed, as you yourself once pointed out, with no more than a splash of water or, as in the video, just ice. That was new lumber on the floor inside the Gower House and the stairway to the second level was new; but that's hardly enough. Those brownish blotches below the overhanging porch are insect pods. A building with such historic associations deserves preservation.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it looks like some thought is being put into renovating the Gower but not much effort. It's a shame, because great people have been inside those walls.

Loved the video. Very interesting historical history. The food looked good. It is always nice to see you and your wife enjoying your outings together, beautiful! 😊 Stay safe.

I used to live a block up from that church in Paducah. Probably some of the best people you'll ever meet.

Great show. Appreciate the orientation at the beginning.

Thanks, good stuff sir

I like your break down, sure makes it interesting , I was Widow twice by the time I was 43, 1st time at 36, With a child , I dry my wash on 100 foot line use my dryer for 1 hour a year , Sure lots of nice buildings and clean streets, no dead beats with tent s,, oops 90 proof take it easy with that stuff , or you will be walking side ways LOL

Another fine video about your adventures sir. Take care and be safe. See you on your next video.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

Intressting, thanks for share👍

The shots you get are amazing, sir. First exploring the old Gower house, then Amish country. Always new things to see!

Your comment about the Armish -'air drying clothes' the old fashioned way - is very interesting Joe. I would say that whilst electric tumble dryers are used in the UK - hanging out the washing to dry on the garden clothes line is still quite normal.

Wow amazing

Love Smithland KY. Too bad the hotel has not been preserved. Paducah is amazing! Great drone footage! Love the murals and river views. Looks like a great city to visit. Thank you for a great video!

@ryanthompson2808

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get a chance to visit our little town. You will certainly enjoy yourself

Really enjoying your vlogs which I watch every night here in the UK. Gower House is a fascinating place which should unquestionably be preserved. I also loved those murals by the stunning Ohio river. A very attractive place all around.

Come back to Paducah during the summer street weekends with live entertainment on every block and food galore! Then Come back in the fall with our huge BBQ On The River.....thanks for stopping in...there's so much history here and a group of people who would enjoy sharing with you, our own ambassadors. We have a remarkable area downtown for artist of every medium just a couple blocks from where you started. Come on back anytime!

Hallo schöne lost places, und eine sehr schöne Stadt, thank you Mr, spoda for this video👍

Hey Lord, you looked a little glassy eyes after that 90 proof 👍😁

One thing you omitted about Paducah was the biggest employers in the city, that's something you usually do for bigger cities, that is something that interests me.

@jameshiles7003

Жыл бұрын

It's pretty much Maritime ( a lot of Barge companies) We had Uranium Enrichment back in the 50s, but is being closed down and cleanup is in progress.

@indianaslim4971

Жыл бұрын

@@jameshiles7003 thanks for the info

Congrats and thanks from Caracas, you really manage to give the feeling of traveling and first hand experience for many like me stuck in place.

Some of the Amish you showed are likely New Order Amish (vs Old Order Amish, Swartzentruber Amish, or some other ultra-conservative form) as they allow motorized tractors, other farm equipment, or other work equipment, with steel wheels (no rubber tires allowed). It looks like the guy with the Amish forklift manufactures lumber or pallets. However, there is a small chance that they were actually Old Order Mennonites.

Terrific video! Thank you for sharing. Very interesting.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hey guys, nice trip through KY. Very impressed with downtown Paducah, cheers !!

Nice small towns! Thank you!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!! 😀😀

I find your reciting of the areas statistics always to be very interesting.

Wow that is interesting

Just found your channel, lot's of fun, thank you much sir