Scottsville, Kentucky: Shopping Center Tomb of Miss Dynamite
Miss Dynamite (1958-1973) received fan mail from Presidents and astronauts. When she died her owner had her embalmed and placed in an above-ground crypt directly beneath the sign for her shopping center, which the dog legally owned.
- Address:
- 1820 Old Gallatin Rd, Scottsville, KY
- Directions:
- Southwest of town. On the east side of Hwy 3500/Old Gallatin Rd just south of its intersection with Hwy 100/Franklin Rd. Miss Dynamite's crypt is directly beneath the sign for the Fred Hale Shopping Center, and her silhouette is directly above the sign.
- Hours:
- 2023: Sign broken. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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I was so excited to have finally found this location; but was heartbroken to see that the sign with Miss Dynamite was mostly gone. I did get to read the top slab of her tomb and marvel at the glory it would have been to have known this magnificent pooch.
[Pru, 04/13/2023]The Miss Dynamite sign is smashed and the grave is about covered with a different sign for a hair salon.
[Liza, 11/08/2022]
Interesting roadside find. The tomb is self-explained, with Miss Dynamite's bio engraved onto the top of it. At the top of the shopping center sign is a portrait of Miss Dynamite herself! We were lucky enough to have a helpful local give us the full story of her life and just how important this pup was.
[Petal Wrong, 02/16/2020]
Miss Dynamite was a remarkable dog. She had her own checking account, stayed in only the fanciest motels, and enjoyed letters from prominent figures of the day. Visit the shopping center she owned!
[Peter Zillmann, 02/27/2018]Miss Dynamite, a half-terrier, half-chihuahua, received fan mail from Presidents and astronauts. When she died in 1973 her owner had her embalmed and placed in an above-ground crypt directly beneath the sign for her shopping center, which she legally owned. The sign, the crypt, and the shopping center are still there.
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"Kentucky's Canine Celebrity" was known for her sweet disposition, but she would probably bite those who've defiled her grave.