South Shore
United States · KentuckyUS
The Indian Head Rock is an eight-ton sandstone boulder, which had rested at the bottom of the Ohio River, until September 2007 when it was retrieved by a group of local divers, led by amateur historian Steve Shaffer of Ironton, Ohio. The recovery of the perennially submerged rock, which was the subject of local lore since the 1800s, was celebrated by Ohio and Kentucky residents in the months that followed. City of Portsmouth, Ohio officials had planned to display the Indian Head Rock in a manner appropriate for the preservation of the historic boulder. However an ensuing interstate dispute led to charges being brought against Shaffer and his fellow divers and a suit demanding the rock be returned to Kentucky. Legal issues were resolved in 2010 and the rock was returned. From 2010 to 2020, the rock was stored in a county highway maintenance garage. In September 2020 it was placed in a small roofed structure enclosed with chain link fencing, despite ongoing concerns that it should be protected in a climate-controlled structure.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 38.721, -82.958
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of South Shore
South Shore — a place in Kentucky, United States — is worth a place on your map. The local offer centres on water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in South Shore
Water Sports in South Shore
(2)For water sports, expect Jet Skiing and Water Skiing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for South Shore.
Best time to visit South Shore
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
South Shore is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Kentucky and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near South Shore that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is South Shore known for?
- South Shore, in Kentucky, United States, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in South Shore?
- Recorded activities in South Shore include Jet Skiing and Water Skiing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit South Shore?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is South Shore located?
- South Shore is located in Kentucky, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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