Editing Louisa, Kentucky (section)

==Points of interest==
The bridge from Louisa, Kentucky to [[Fort Gay, West Virginia]], is a rare [[Multi-way bridge|multi-way T-bridge]]. The quarter-mile concrete span crosses two forks of the [[Big Sandy River (Ohio River)|Big Sandy River]], connects two states, and has a right turn at its halfway point to connect traffic to the Point Section neighborhood of Louisa. The current concrete and steel structure was constructed in 1979 and retrofitted in 2003.<ref>[https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21678 "Retrofit of the Louisa-Fort Gay Bridge Using CFRP Laminates"]</ref>

"The Paveillon" (or more commonly known as "The Birdhouse") is a five story tall spire structure that serves as a gas station, rest stop, and a country music museum <ref>[https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kentucky-county-music-museum Museum]</ref> along U.S. Route 23 as it passes through the western side of the city. The structure was inspired by the [[Hotel del Coronado]] in [[San Diego]], [[California]] and the [[Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa|Grand Floridian Resort]] in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Florida]].
[[File:Vinson Birthplace historical marker.jpg|thumb|Historical marker in front of the [[Fred M. Vinson Birthplace]], located on the western corner of the junction of Madison Street and Vinson Avenue.]]
The [[Fred M. Vinson Birthplace]] is the historical boyhood home of the 13th Chief Justice of the United States, and the first jail to be built in Lawrence County. It is located on the corner of Madison St. and Vinson Ave. The grave of Chief Justice Vinson can also be found at Pinehill Cemetery.

The town, having suffered during the opioid crisis, became a center for recovery and rehabilitation.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/magazine/opioid-addiction-recovery-kentucky-louisa.html | title=Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business | work=The New York Times | date=December 11, 2024 | last1=Whang | first1=Oliver }}</ref>