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Construction started January 17, 1955 on the Kentucky Terrace Motel, built on a 10-acre plot 300 yards south of the entrance to Audubon State Park on Highway 41.
Opened in July of 1955, the Kentucky Terrace Motel featured 50 units and a swimming pool built in the shape of the state of Kentucky.
A gasoline service station and Howard Johnson restaurant operated in conjunction with the motel.
The location is now a parking lot for a Holiday Inn and Comfort Inn.
Spacious, Landscaped ground well back from Highway – Adjacent to Audubon State Park – Air Conditioned – Wall to Wall carpeting – 24 Hour Phones – Color TV – Swimming Pool – Howard Johnson Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge. Major credit cards accepted.
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References:
Gleaner: Dollar Tree to open large new store in Henderson by Douglas White 2019