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Big Hickory Golf Course: A Charming Nine-Hole Escape in Manchester, KY
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Big Hickory Golf Course: A Charming Nine-Hole Escape in Manchester, KY

Tucked into the rolling hills of southeastern Kentucky lies a hidden gem for golf lovers — Big Hickory Golf Course & Country Club, located about 521 Big Hickory Road in Manchester

Big Hickory Golf Course: A Charming Nine-Hole Escape in Manchester, KY Tucked into the rolling hills of southeastern Kentucky lies a hidden…

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"Stash the Trash"

"Stash the Trash"

1 Clay County is rolling up its sleeves again — this time for a Downtown Beautification Project kicking off just in time for the holidays!
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Proud of Our Past

Generations of families, hard work, and traditions have made Clay County what it is. Explore the people and moments that built our community.

How Salt Built Manchester

Goose Creek Salt Works — How Salt Built Manchester Long before highways, salt powered Manchester’s rise. The works at Goose Creek—known in the 1790s as the La…

The Warrior’s Path

Did you know one of America’s oldest highways runs through the heart of Clay County? The Warrior’s Path — called Athiamiowee or “the Path of the Armed Ones” b…

Why Jockey Street

Why Jockey Street? In the early 1900s, Jockey Street (later known as Bridge Street) ran west from Goose Creek and served as the main artery into downtown Manc…

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