Rosine (Kentucky)

Ohio County

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Raisin is a small village in Ohio County, Kentucky ( United States). The population is 41 inhabitants ( 2000). The surroundings of Rosine within about two miles is called Jerusalem Ridge. Most residents do farming, as in the entire Ohio County. In addition, the economy Rosines based on tourism. The nearest large towns are Buckboro and Bowling Green.

Became famous as the birthplace of Bill Monroe's Raisin and Charlie Monroe. The entire tourism relies on. Many songs describe Monroe's Raisin or its events, such as Little Community Church or Uncle Pen In Raisin was in honor of Bill Monroe's built a monument and opened a museum. Also the home of the Monroe Brothers has been converted into a one -point inspection.

History

Rosine was founded by Henry D. McHenry, a writer and book author. The name comes from raisin his wife, Jenny Taylor McHenry, who was also a writer and used the name as a pseudonym.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Tex Atchison, country musician
  • Bill Monroe, bluegrass musicians, mandolinist and composer
  • Charlie Monroe, bluegrass musician
  • Birch Monroe, bluegrass musician
  • Place in Kentucky
  • Location in North America
  • Ohio County ( Kentucky)
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