1953 Map of Summersville

About this map

Green River meanders dramatically across the southern portion of this landscape, its tight oxbows defining the topography near Greensburg. This mid-century survey captures a rural Kentucky interior characterized by a dense network of family cemeteries and small community centers. Small settlements like Summersville and Gabe serve as local hubs, while the map preserves the locations of several vanished or relocated rural institutions. Educational history is represented by Perkins Sch and Glenview Sch, while the spiritual life of the area is anchored by Ladies Chapel, Hodges Chapel, and Brush Creek Ch. The prevalence of named burial grounds, including Montgomery Cem and Webbs Cem, suggests a deeply rooted genealogical history tied to the surrounding hills and the valleys of Pitman Creek and Big Brush Creek. The presence of the Coakley PO in the north further highlights the importance of these small-town landmarks before the modernization of rural delivery routes.