1909 Map of Whitesville

About this map

Whitesville serves as the central hub for this rural landscape in Daviess and Ohio counties during the first decade of the 1900s. The region is defined by a dense network of country schools and churches, reflecting a period when community life was anchored in local institutions like Thompson School, Little Zion Church, and Old Panther Church. Transportation relies heavily on established routes like the Owensboro Road and the Leitchfield Road, alongside traditional river crossings such as Harts Ford and Combs Ford on the winding Rough River. The area shows a transition from small post offices like Whalen PO and Aetnaville PO to more established settlements. Local commerce is evident at spots like Hewletts Store and Bellamy Store, providing a detailed view of the rural Kentucky economy and its social geography before the dominance of the automobile.