Makers Mark

 Day 41  I left the Lincoln Lodge, and headed south past Lincoln's birthplace at Sinking Spring.  Then east and south to Howardstown and eventually Loretto.  Loretto is the home of the Maker's Mark distillery.

As you roll into town, this is what hits you right away:



These buildings were on both sides of the road, and there was no sign of activity at all. If I had to guess, this is where the Maker's Mark whiskey is stored in barrels for aging.  

Loretto is also the home to the Catholic Sisters of Loretto.  I did pass the Mother house, but was moving fast and didn't take a picture.  A little further up the road was the St. Mary of the Rose Church:



Its a sharp contrast to the myriad  Southern Baptist churches.

Ate lunch in Springfield, later left heading northward.  The Lincolns moved to this area during Abraham's childhood.  Passed through the Lincoln Homestead State Park.  This caught my eye:



Continued through the countryside on smaller, low traffic roads.  Here's a typical scene.  Crops are all soybeans and corn, with occasional beef pastures.



Ended up with 88 miles for the day,  only chased by 3 dogs.  We've entered the dog part of Kentucky.


Morning Ride

  • Distance
    88.34 mi
  • Elev Gain
    4,331 ft
  • Time
    6h 11m








    Tomorrow will be longer.








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