Chevrolet, Kentucky: A Coal Camp Frozen in Time | Real Appalachia Today we head into the mountains of Harlan County to visit Chevrolet, Kentucky, a former coal camp with a story every bit as rugged as the hills that surround it. Tucked deep in the Clover Fork valley, Chevrolet was once a bustling company town built around the mines that powered Harlan’s early boom years. In this video, we take a close look at what remains of the old camp, its layout, its connection to the Louisville & Nashville

Benham, Kentucky: “The Little Town That Coal Built” | Real Appalachia Join us as we explore Benham, Kentucky, one of Harlan County’s most fascinating and best-preserved coal camp towns. Tucked deep in the Cumberland Mountains near the Virginia border, Benham was founded in the early 1900s by International Harvester as a model coal town complete with sturdy homes, a grand company store, and community buildings that still stand today. In this video, we walk the streets of this remarkable town and

Vendor Spotlight: @dia.mondridgefarm out of Owenton, Kentucky ventured to the 2025 Kentucky State Fair to offer their Kentucky Proud products including honey, beef jerky, blackberry barbecue sauce, and proteins! Be sure to stop by South Wing Shops to support local! | Kentucky Proud