Hwy 68/80 crosses into Christian County

Turn off to the communities of Gracey to the right and Cerelean to the left

Cerelean offers scuba diving opportunities in

The scenic views continue with white fencing along the road, rich looking fields and rock outcroppings every so often

Farmland
A few homes set back among the cornfields

Wonderful scenic agricultural fields and farms

More fields with a white fence lining the road and a tree line of hardwoods behind the fields

Scenic vistas of farmland
More cornfields

More panoramic views of fields and farms
White fence
Residence
Barn

Historic home with white pillars in front
White fencing
Black Barn
Cornfields

Stoplight which gives travelers on Hwy 68/80 the choice of taking the bypass around Hopkinsville or taking the historic route through downtown.

This area is more commercial and light industrial

The Woodshed Restaurant is known in the area for the great BBQ.
(Suggestion: Create BBQ trail be developed along Hwy 68/80 becasue a number of excellent BBQ restaurants are located along this route.)
Gas/Liquor Store
Coffee shop, gas station
Commercial and residential

Intersection of Hwy 1007 at mm 68.2
Gas Station
Bank, Gas Station
McDonald
Justice Center
Park Area

Farmers Market
Princess Theater

Historic Downtown District
Farmers Market
Historical Society

Historic downtown Hopkinsville
View looking down Main Street (Hwy 68/80)

Commercial businesses occupying most if not all the historic buildings on both side of Hwy 68/80

Close up view of rock fence in front of Peace Park

Virginia Street Park with rock fence by Catholic Church (mm 69.4)

This portion of Hwy 68/80 is part of the Trail of Tears National Auto Tour
School
Take sharp turn and stay on Hwy 68/80 heading easst

Intersection of Purchase Parkway (mm 69.8)

Official brown sign for Jefferson Davis Monument (10 miles ahead)

Welcome sign on the east end as one crosses into Hopkinsville
Western Hills Golf Course
State Mental Hospital

Recycle Center
Nice homes set back
Agriculture
Cornfields

Mobile home park
Road description - 4 lane road

Intersections of Hwy 68/80 Bypass

Farmland

White barn set back from road
Bean fields

Farm fresh produce for sale
Barn with tobacco and silos
White historic home set - back from road
Fields

Scenic farm
Cows in field
Cornfields

Turn off to Fairview
Needs sign directing travelers to get off the bypass and take this loop along Historic Hwy 68/80 through the community of Fairview

View of Jefferson Davis Monument towering up in the eastward skies

Sign for the Birthplace of General Ralston, Joint Chiefs of Staff

Fairview Loop off the Bypass through this historic community of Fairview, Home of Jefferson Davis and General Ralston

Historic home with Jefferson Davis Monument in the background

Sign at the entrance to Jefferson Davis State Historic Site. Museum, gift shop and tours
A few commercial buildings and gas station

A few shops and commercial business are located across the street including the Bibb House B&B located in a historic home set back from the road.

Located right on the Christian County/Todd County line
Historic home of General Ralston which is beautiful from a distance but the brick from the fireplace has been removed and the house needs work and money to preserve it.