Many people that called Between the Rivers home were in attendance Saturday morning for a special dedication in memory of all former residents at two bridges in Trigg County.
Cindy Ezell-Hinson, who has many ties to Between the Rivers, including her mother’s family, spoke to the crowd about how the idea came about.
She explained after contacting Representative Walker Thomas to see what could be done, House Joint Resolution 62 was drafted. With Thomas’ help, the resolution was passed on April 15 and signed by Governor Andy Beshear on April 24.
Hinson said she felt led by God to be a voice for the former residents.
During her comments, Hinson shouted out the farmers, store owners, mothers, preachers, teachers, and those on the picket lines that fought to keep their homes.
Mike Pape, District Director for former U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield, said the former residents of Between the Rivers made a supreme sacrifice.
Former Between the Rivers resident and former Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Donnie Holland gave a brief history of how the land came to be the property of the federal government.
The new dedication signs can be found at the bridges on U.S. 68/Kentucky 80, across The Trace. The signs honor and remember all former residents who lived in Trigg and Lyon County in Kentucky or Stewart County in Tennessee.
Boy Scout Troop 57, of Cadiz, joined in the special dedication. They led the pledge to the flag and presented Hinson with a sign of her own.
You can listen to the full dedication below:
