10021 Lower River Rd, Rabbit Hash, KY 41005   ●   859-586-7744   ●   Open every day from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
OPEN DAILY 11:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
10021 Lower River Rd
Rabbit Hash, KY 41005
 
History of Rabbit Hash General Store

Brief History of Rabbit Hash

The town's name, "Rabbit Hash" is said to have originated during the flood of 1847 when the abundant local rabbit population was driven to higher ground and became a food staple in a special stew called "hash." Little documented history of Rabbit Hash actually survives, primarily because devastating Ohio River floods in 1884, 1913 and 1937 deluged the little town and ruined many records.

The Rabbit Hash General Store was completely submerged during the 1937 flood that crested at an unheard of 79.9 feet. There is still mud in the store's attic crawl space from the historic 1937 flood, and the only reason it has survived the river's often angry waters is that it is anchored securely to the ground by a series of iron rods which run through the entire structure. Much of the rest of Rabbit Hash was not so fortunate during the historic flood. Several residences, outbuildings, the creamery, a tobacco warehouse and the blacksmith shop were washed away in 1937.

Stay at The Old Hashienda in the Heart of Rabbit Hash

Nightly accommodations are available in "The Center of the Universe" aka Rabbit Hash, Kentucky! We have converted one of the classic buildings of downtown Rabbit Hash into a lovely, rustic inn we call The Old Hashienda.

During your stay in the heart of Rabbit Hash, you can sit on the porch swing with a cool drink, watch as the riverboats pass by, and catch a great sunset. Depending on the time of year that you stay in Rabbit Hash, you could take in some incredible live music from your own porch or kick up your heels right across the street at one of our famous barn dances! free wifiYou can even stay connected to the web during your stay via our free WiFi access.

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