The E.J. Curley Restoration at Historic Camp Nelson

E.J. Curley Distillery, later renamed Kentucky River Distillery, operated from 1867 to 1968.

According to early Sanborn maps there were fifteen major buildings, wagon trails, and a veal operation on the property. After years of remaining hidden, the ruins have been uncovered.

The property is being restored along with the brand.

E.J. Curley Distillery Circa 1885

Kentucky River Distillery 1910

Kentucky River Distillery Employees

Bridge at Camp Nelson 1907

Cattle Sheds at Boone’s Knob

Fermenters at EJ Curley Distillery

E.J. Curley Distillery

Bridge at Camp Nelson

Public Sale of Distillery, 1918

Present Day

Kentucky River and Boone’s Knoll

Kentucky River

Limestone Cistern

Hillside Cellar

Distillery Ruins

Kentucky River Landscape