Louisville artist turns accidental archeologist, uncovers post-Civil War era city dump

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville artist became an accidental archeologist after discovering hidden history under his Germantown studio.

Patrick Donley was preparing to sell his studio on Mary Street about six years ago when he found household items in the dirt, according to our partners at Louisville Business First.

At first, he didn’t think much of the items. But when a groundhog started digging under a broken slab, antique plates and toys started turning up…

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