Small Town Pulse with Steve & Melissa
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Small Town Pulse with Steve & Melissa
Episode 18: Felix Grundy Stidger Historical Preservation Foundation, Part 1
If you're from or currently live in Taylorsville, you've probably heard of Felix Grundy Stidger, "The Spy Who Saved The Union!". But do you know who he really was or what he really did that changed the tides of the civil war? After this two-part episode, you will! In today's episode, we chat with the foundation's president, Gene Balter and local historian, and historic cemetary enthusiast, Terri Cooper about their efforts to restore the house where Felix Grundy Stidger grew up and where he lived during his time as a spy....right here in historic downtown Taylorsville.
If you'd like to learn more about Felix Grundy Stidger or how you can help restore a piece of civil war history here in Taylorsville:
CONTACT
CABIN LOCATION: 102 Garrard Street, Taylorville, KY 40071
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 15, Taylorsville, KY 40071
Contact Social Director, Terri Cooper 502-477-8500 with any questions.
EVENTS
MEETINGS: 4th Tuesday of the Month, Spencer County Public Library Annex, 1:30PM
https://visittaylorsville.com/partners/felix-grundy-stidger-historic-preservation-foundation/