Burkesville Kentucky

Burkesville is located in south-cental Kentucky's Cumberland County and is the County Seat. It sits along the west bank of the Cumberland River at junction KY 61 and 90. Burkesville is a quite, small community with the heart and soul of Kentucky's heritage. It's citizens pride themselves with hard work, a clean environment, and community friendship.


 

River Boat Mural
Burkesville KY River Boat Mural

The River Boat Mural was painted by artists Charlotte Cash and Pat Ritter. It depicts a landing of The Reuben Dunbar at a nearby point on the Cumberland River. The mural can be visited on the south side of the Johnson Furniture Building, on the East Side of South Main Street, a short distance off the Burkesville, KY, Square. -- Image courtesy of Columbia Magazine --