KFC signs: Old and New - Corbin, KY

KFC started as Harlan Sanders Cafe in Corbin, Ky. He owned a motel and a restaurant along highway US25. When the interstate was built, fewer people drove past the place, and it almost went out of business until he passed the fried chicken recipe to a franchise. Now, the 11 herbs and spices are eaten everywhere.

In the foreground is the original Sanders Cafe sign which sticks out of the entrance. In the background is the really tall 1980's bucket sign that you can see from the interstate. Of course, these days the powers that be market the fast food chain in most places as KFC and not Kentucky Fried Chicken.

The Original KFC

Known at the time as Harland Sanders Cafe, is located along an old stretch of Highway, US 25W in Corbin, Ky. The inside has a statue and a bust of Col. Sanders, a replica room from the Sanders Motel that used to be next door, the original kitchen on display, and you can order the same KFC food you can get at any other KFC.