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In Herrington Lake—Kentucky’s Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower & Nature, author Mike Holdren provides a detailed look at the creation of the Dix Dam as well as the surrounding bridges, camps, villages, and that have made Herrington Lake an historical spot for 100 years.
Local Signings EVERY Weekend This Month
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The Dixieland Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is cruising into Herrington Lake, and they're bringing some seriously beautiful vessels with them! From Friday afternoon, August 1st, through Sunday morning, August 3rd, you're invited to come marvel at their stunning wood and classic fiberglass boats.
2025: CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF LAKE LIFE
In 1784, in John Filson's book Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucky (originally spelled Kentucke), we find the first telling of explorations by Colonel Daniel Boone, who wrote about the Dick's (later to become Dix) River, "the river affords many excellent mill seats and will have plenty of water in the driest seasons." Sugar cane in our region was plentiful, and there were many water-driven grist mills built along the river over the years. But, it was not until 140 years later that a water-driven mill of another kind, one that would generate electricity, was built. The Dix Dam Hydro-Electric Station was an industrial plant that the great pioneers of early Kentucky could not have even dream ...
With the return of the 2025 season - we are excited about some of the best fishing tournaments in Central Kentucky! Including the comeback of a favorite - The TRIFECTA Series!
Here are the exact dates and times for the key events in July 2025:
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Listings of local businesses that help support the Herrington Lake areas of Mercer, Boyle, and Garrard Counties.
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See our current extended forecast and one-year historical data on the water level.
As we celebrate a CENTURY of Lake Life, I'm excited to present to you some pieces inspired by our history! I'll be adding to it all year! Any special requests? Just drop me a note!
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