Geo: 37.0333, -88.35In the interests of political correctness I think it's important to note that we had no expectation that Kentucky was populated with hillbillies. But when we saw the sign promoting a 'Hillbilly Garden' shortly after crossing into Kentucky state line, we knew we had to make the detour. The head of the hillbilly clan in question is actually a native Kentuckian, ex-actor from California (he did have a speaking part on General Hospital back in the day). He returned home after a significant piece of Kentucky land was deeded to him after his mother died. Keith Holt had arrived with two truckloads of toys and a dream-he wanted to build a big, old-fashioned, indoor Toyland attraction, featuring an elaborate railroad of model trains. Outside, he envisioned a ride-able miniature railroad as well as fairyland
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