Welcome to Logan County, Kentucky

Places To See

Auburn Historic District

The Auburn Historical District encompasses 136 properties located along eight streets at the center of historic Auburn.

Auburn Museum

The Auburn Museum is located just a few blocks west of the center of town on the old 68/80. The museum is now open on a regular basis to serve the public, with over 1,000 artifacts on display. This little museum is available for school tours in the archives area as well as on the grounds of the living history area. Children are fascinated by the two cell jail house and the one room school house with its little desks.

Greenwood - One Room School (Auburn Museum)

The Green Wood Schoolhouse was moved in May 2001 from its location just over the line in Simpson County, KY to a location directly behind the Auburn Museum. This will eventually be part of the village that the Auburn Historical Society is constructing. This village will be reminiscent of life in Auburn many years ago.

Artifacts (Auburn Museum)

Under development...coming soon!

Historic Village (Auburn Museum)

Under development...coming soon!

Jail (Auburn Museum)

The Jail cells at the Museum were part of the former Auburn City Jail. These cells which had been in storage by the City were transferred to the Auburn Historical Society in 2001. Jim Moore erected the building, to resemble the Jail house of the day, where the two cells were reassembled. This now forms part of the future “Historic Village.”

Shaker Museum

The "Shakers" or the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, first came to Logan County, KY. on October 17, 1807. Three missionaries, Issachar Bates, Richard McNemur and Matthew Houston came to the Gasper River community and met with the pastor of the Gasper River Presbyterian Church. The colony was established by 1810. The term "Shakers" is derived from the style of folk-dancing used in the services. The Shaker Museum and Tavern are located a few miles east of Auburn and slightly south of US 68/80 in the small community called South Union, Ky. This community is often called "Shakertown." The Shaker community opened its arms to all persons in need. During the Civil War they turned no one away needing food. Call 270-542-7734 for information about the museum hours.

Washington Family Trail

George Washington's Cousins
Several Washington family members moved to this part of the country (Kentucky) prior to 1800. They came to work and raise families in Logan County. Also, just over the Tennessee state line in Robertson Co., other Washington cousins established homes. Several of the Washington family homes still stand today within a two county area.