Paradise
John Prine Song
State: Kentucky
County: Muhlenberg County
Founded: 1800s
Abandoned: 1960s
Peak Population: Coal town
Paradise is immortalized in John Prine's 1971 song about how 'Mr. Peabody's coal train hauled it away.' Strip mining destroyed the town and surrounding landscape. Prine's parents were from here. Only foundations remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- John Prine song
- Mr. Peabody's coal train
- Strip mining destroyed it
Location
Address: Paradise, KY
Coordinates: 37.2833, -87.0333