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This podcast is hosted by the Marion County Public Library in Lebanon, Kentucky. Each episode we will be exploring the history of Marion County, Kentucky.

  1. 07/11/2023

    Episode 16: Indigenous People of Marion County Pt. 2

    In part two, Stephen shares with us the Indigenous people that passed through what would one day become modern day Marion County. He shares with us the artifacts that have been found and other evidence of settlements in the past.

  2. 07/03/2023

    Episode 15: Indigenous People of Marion County Pt. 1

    In this episode James Spragens sits down with returning guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen shares with us an introduction to Indigenous people in the United States, narrowing his focus to Marion County.  This is a two part episode, as well as the last episode with James as our host. We appreciate working with him over the last year and half to make these episodes possible, and we look forward to potentially having him back as a guest.

  3. 05/22/2023

    Episode 14: Recollections on The Cornbread Mafia

    In this episode we return to our interview with John Bramel. He shares with us his time covering the news on The Cornbread Mafia at its peak and his experience as a photographer.  Bramel also shares with us what he hopes to see for the future of this community. This episode is dedicated in memory of Terry Brockman.

  4. 05/08/2023

    Episode 13: Interview w/ John Bramel

    In this episode, James sits down with John Bramel to discuss his career in journalism in Marion County and the surrounding counties.  He provides a snapshot of the transition newspapers have taken over the year.

  5. 01/23/2023

    Episode 12: Geology of Marion County Pt. 2

    In this episode James sits down with his guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen has been studying the geology of Marion County for many years and provides a plethora of knowledge on the subject. One name that you will hear referenced many times throughout this episode is Willard Rouse Jillson, a geologist who taught at the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.  This episode is part two of a two part episode regarding the geology of Marion County.

  6. 08/30/2022

    Episode 11: Geology of Marion County Pt. 1

    In this episode James sits down with his guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen has been studying the geology of Marion County for many years and provides a plethora of knowledge on the subject. One name that you will hear referenced many times throughout this episode is Willard Rouse Jillson, a geologist who taught at the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.  This episode is part one of a two part episode regarding the geology of Marion County.

  7. 07/29/2022

    Episode 10: Crossroads Interview with Nancy Lyon

    In this interview Nancy Lyon discusses the changes she has seen in Loretto and how those changes impacted her family owned business: Lyon's Store. Mrs. Lyon shares with us her journey in writing her book St. Francis of Assisi beginnings.

  8. 06/15/2022

    Episode 9: Crossroads Interview with Stanley Gaddie Pt. 2

    This is part 2 of the Stanley Gaddie interview, please listen to part 1 first. As the interview concludes Stanley Gaddie leaves us with his thoughts on what the future may hold for Highview.

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This podcast is hosted by the Marion County Public Library in Lebanon, Kentucky. Each episode we will be exploring the history of Marion County, Kentucky.

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  • Creator
    MCPL
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Heritage Hub Podcast
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