TVA recognized the geographical uniqueness of the Kentucky Lakes Area
when Lake Barkley was created in the 1960s. This led to the
creation of the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.
The first campground, Rushing Creek Campground, opened in 1964.
Over the next four years, TVA would be relocating thousands of
individuals from the 170,000-acre area to other places.
This meant
abolishing the town of Golden Pond, which in 1960 had about 200
residents. Golden Pond was a thriving community located on US 68
in the middle of LBL. The town was abolished officially
in 1969 and people were moved away. Now, all that remains of
Golden Pond is a couple of roads in LBL. It should be noted that
the LBL Visitor's Center and other facilities list themselves in Golden
Pond, but they are not in the actual old town.
Throughout LBL you will
find all sorts of old home sites, old cemeteries, roads, trails, and
historical attractions such as the Great Western Furnace and the Center
Furnace. For more information on LBL's history, visit the Golden
Pond Visitor's Center on US 68. |
