Hazard Kentucky: Queen City of the Mountains Full of Black Gold!

[@williamsecor7745]

64 years ago Hazard gifted this world with my lovely departed wife of 32 years. It is the cradle of my blessings.

[@MountainRoots]

That's one of the sweetest comments I've ever read on KZbin!

[@jimjustice581]

Sorry for your loss.🙏

[@rebeccajones9735]

This comment alone made watching this video worthwhile!

[@fincarosa6767]

Sorry for your loss. I appreciate your vidoes 🤗

[@fincarosa6767]

Sorry for your loss. I appreciate your vidoes 🤗

[@waxingmoon222]

No matter how long I stay gone, Hazard always feels like home.

[@HB-Nation]

Once stayed in hazard when I was working in the area. I stayed in the hotel on top of the mountain close to town. I went for a walk late that night and when I got back my clothes actually smelled sweet. Something about really fresh air that smells so good.

[@MountainRoots]

Good ol' mountain air!

[@Wetrockstah2116]

My roots are Jackson (breathitt county) Kentucky, and hazard is right there, and believe me when I say there is nothing like driving down one of them old country roads late in the evening in those hills.. Kentucky truly is a one of a kinds type of place, especially eastern Kentucky.

[@ashleyroberts8941]

I love living in my little town of hazard

[@tydrew7376]

I got family there too with the last name Robert’s

[@ronniefugate8443]

I was born and raised near Hazard, I still go back every time I get the opportunity to visit my hometown and family. I left right after graduating from High School

[@ronniefugate8443]

That was back.in 1972. I joined the Army and retired in 1999.

[@jasong428]

I've heard your name. Do you know the Strong family of hwy 1110/Whick? God bless...

[@phillawson9453]

My grandparents live back in the holler and remember going back there in the 70s I used to play in that River

[@Smoothjazzsundays]

Lived in Louisville almost my entire life, I gotta do some exploring around this beautiful state.

[@artemio24081971]

Mio papà ha lavorato nel 1997 a louisville ed è tornato entusiasta della gente del kentucky per la loro ospitalità e cordialità ❤

[@JohnRebel-k4j]

YES I AM FROM JEFERSON COUNTY KY TO

[@drufuss1981]

Born and raised in the next county over, Leslie county, I'm still in Kentucky just a few counties to get northwest Lee county. I worked many shifts under the mountains of Perry county in the early 2000s

[@JamieJobb]

We have to love a county courthouse with Corinthian columns!

[@davidcesar2044]

When you get a chance come back for the black gold festival!!!

[@dennisbrookssr2903]

Thanks much for the well presented reminder, of what a beautiful, peaceful place, a true piece of Appalachian history, that Hazard, Kentucky is…It’s been to many decades, but hopefully I will correct that in the year ahead…again, Thank you

[@kendeel7474]

Another fine presentation; glad the folks there seem to be imagining their community beyond yesteryear caricatures.

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks for watching!

[@garycombs6040]

Great place to live

[@bobbyadkins6983]

Thanks for sharing and telling us some good news.

[@jimjustice581]

Your drone videos are absolutely breathtaking.

[@earlpeaks-sn7mb]

My mom's father lived in Hazard. His house was a 10 min walk from the police station. His name was Charlie Niece. The only time I was there. A police officer stopped by his house and brought him out to me. That was in the early 2000's. Everyone seemed real friendly that I talked to

[@alysonrdiaz]

Loved this video!!! It looks like a really nice little town, with lots of history. Crazy how all of these places you’ve been to carry so much history! Also, really enjoyed your music choices for this video!! Can’t wait for the next episode ☺️

[@sandydeel400]

Another great job! Great to see and hear the love the people have for their town to keep it going and growing. Loved the music chosen for this video. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@MountainRoots]

I think they've had a pretty tough row to hoe, but they're trying!

[@keithgangewere1493]

Great video you are a gift to the history of this country thank you so much ❤

[@MountainRoots]

Wow, thank you so much!!

[@wvlizzy]

I love your videos♥️. My family is from the Turkey Creek and Long Branch area of Pike Co, Ky just across the River from Williamson WV.. these videos are special to me just like all of Appalachia is to me… such rich history…

[@JohnRebel-k4j]

BIG SHOUT OUT TO HAZARD KENTUCKY!

[@r.pres.4121]

It appears that Hazard is trying to diversify its economy and it appears quite lively with a mix of old and new along with many small eclectic businesses. Having a lively arts and culture scene helps the town’s economic health.

[@toogoodray1971]

My mother's family is from Hazard never been there bit need to go there.

[@robertgates2939]

more great work think you so much

[@texaswunderkind]

Hazard is the county seat. That's vital for the fortunate few small towns still hanging around a rapidly urbanizing nation. By law, the county has to have a courthouse, and administer elections, so that tends to force a certain number of jobs and people into the city. Schools, medical facilities, grocery stores, and banks tend to follow. Just a few core government jobs can inject much-needed cash into a small-town economy.

[@williamsecor7745]

Thanks!

[@MountainRoots]

You're so welcome thank you for your support!!

[@hectorquintanacarrasco1866]

Me guastaria ir a visitar ese lugar o incluso vivir ahi

[@artemio24081971]

Che paesaggio meraviglioso ❤

[@billie-leelawhon3941]

Great show as always! I joined and left some cash for gas. Thank you for showing these wonderful, beautiful videos.

[@MountainRoots]

I'm so thankful for your support, and very appreciative you always take time to watch the episodes & comment! It means everything to me!!

[@CharleneCheek]

Thank you 😊

[@MountainRoots]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@HippieDreamsWV]

Good looking town! Great video.

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks for watching!

[@tacticalbt1023]

Go to Prestonsburg & Pikeville next!

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks for the suggestion- I've done an episode on Pikeville, be sure to check it out!

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks for watching! Where should we explore next?

[@michaelmunch9195]

Horse Cave, KY would be cool

[@jugg1492]

UNINCORPORATED areas of west virginia.

[@jtmarlin336]

My dad was born in Hazard first person in my family to be born in a hospital and not at home my family did not live there though they lived in Knott County near Vicco

[@michaelgibbons591]

Wallins creek in Harlin County Kentucky

[@heatherfulmore3412]

When I saw the name I remember "The Dukes of Hazard"", too.

[@MountainRoots]

Different Hazzard 😉

[@robertnewman4072]

This is awesome,thank you

[@MountainRoots]

You're welcome!

[@mikegarrett3245]

Don't forget the building downtown across from the fire dept that used to be a 2 story McDonald's

[@EzElegance]

it was one of only 2 in the entire world!!

[@IshootwhatIsee]

I had a birthday party in the top section of that McDonald's. It was one of only 2 in the world at the time. It is now the city police station

[@Baywayalltheway]

I know the guy in this video with the dreads he told me hazard is a cool place to move in thinking about relocating their what do you think

[@ironhorse7588]

Great video😇🇺🇸

[@fincarosa6767]

🤣 my mom had relatives here, I voted in the 80s when I was a teenager. Was my 1st experience with cows tied along the roadside. Went to the bank and had to stay in the car, because they didn't get may visitors at that time. And it was like there was a countdown 3,2 1...and a dozen or more people stepped out if those businesses and stared at us...🤣 good times!!

[@stockardchanning5354]

My dad's home town

[@MyKolt45]

First off,I love your videos great job.i just have a question about the showing of mostly downtown areas in these communities, is that a logistics/time thing,a privacy thing or none of the above?,love to see back roads etc...but none the less these are all great, thanks.

[@MountainRoots]

Hey thanks for watching and the feedback! I guess it's somewhat a touch of both. Occasionally I will show where I film driving through the more residential areas of these places, & back roads.

[@patrickfitchpatrick1079]

Go to neon ky next!! My home town

[@MountainRoots]

That area got hit pretty hard by recent flooding, right?

[@patrickfitchpatrick1079]

@@MountainRoots yes sir they did. The town got all kinds of media attention when the flood first hit but no one has came to help the clean up process of the creeks and streams yet 6 inches of rain and water will be back in the road ways.

[@MountainRoots]

@@patrickfitchpatrick1079 😔

[@Chris2002will]

I do be a dispatcher in hazard

[@Hunter-yn1vd]

Went through hazard once , seen a chicken on a leash.

[@MountainRoots]

😂🤣

[@MichiganSilverBack]

did it flood back in August? (maybe end of July)?

[@MountainRoots]

Yes Perry County was affected by the flooding 😔

[@masterspin7796]

It didn't get hit with the recent flood...

[@JayAR-15]

Did You Enjoy Harlan County??

[@MountainRoots]

Absolutely!

[@GSPfan2112]

The city of Hazard doesnt supoort the people of Saul. They could build a bridge across Buckhorn lake or something. But no, it takes like 20 miles to get from Saul to Hazard. My uncle died out there cause the Ambulances had to drive too far and didnt have the appropriate resources.

[@hazardballers]

That has nothing to do with hazard. Saul and buckhorn are well out of city limits

[@GSPfan2112]

@@hazardballers Hazard is the county seat. They have administrative power over Saul and Buckhorn. They have a lot to do with Saul. Youre just another example of someone who doesnt care about your fellow Kentuckians.

[@GSPfan2112]

@@hazardballers You should look up the Perry County map and youll see how disconnected Saul is from the rest of the County, and its gone on for over 60 years. Buckhorn lake blocks Saul from getting County support from the administrative seat of Hazard. Hazard owes Saul much more than theyve ever been given.

[@hazardballers]

Doubt you’ll ever see a bridge over buckhorn lake especially just to connect Saul, I wouldn’t say it’s not that they don’t care that just doesn’t seem necessary at all build a massive exspensive bridge over a lake to connect a hollow it just won’t ever happen. Got a bunch of friends who live in squabble creek I know it sucks being isolated and what not but it’s just not worth a bridge.

[@hazardballers]

In all honesty moving closer to the city would probably be your only option unfortunately.

[@derrickjennings8304]

Hazard KY is losing population

[@ashleywoelk5658]

I'm in hazard from NYC there is no culture at here nothing to do worse place I have ever lived in

[@MountainRoots]

No culture, huh?

[@EzElegance]

@@MountainRoots go back to NYC...I doubt you'll be missed

[@matthewfrahm9850]

NYC’s culture is loud, aggressive, ego-centric people who don’t give a hoot about anyone around them. Maybe you should go back. 🫶

[@billie-leelawhon3941]

Thanks!

[@MountainRoots]

Really appreciate ALL your support!

[@billie-leelawhon3941]

Thanks!

[@MountainRoots]

You're so AWESOME, thank you!!