Interview with Paul Hopkins, November 7, 2015

Project: Elkhorn City River Oral History Project

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Paul Hopkins was born in Pikeville, Kentucky and has lived in the area for 67 years. He talks about how his ancestors came to the area. Hopkins talks about some of his childhood memories of outdoor recreation at Breaks Interstate Park. He talks about the potential for adventure tourism in Elkhorn City, focusing on both trails and the river. He talks about Elkhorn City's economy, and what people in the area could do to promote tourism. Hopkins discusses whether people in the community realize the value of the river and other natural assets in Elkhorn City, and talks about the environmental impact of various industries on the river.

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2015oh450_ecr015

Interviewee Name

Paul Hopkins

Interviewer Name

Kasey Thompson

Afrianne Rogers

Maggie Beck

Interview Date

2015-11-07

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Hopkins, Paul Interview by Kasey Thompson. 07 Nov. 2015. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Hopkins, P. (2015, November 07). Interview by K. Thompson. Elkhorn City River Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.

Hopkins, Paul, interview by Kasey Thompson. November 07, 2015, Elkhorn City River Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.





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