Knox Drive-in

411 KY-3439,
Barbourville, KY 40906

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dallasmovietheaters on November 28, 2024 at 8:44 am

Lena M. Mitchell and Paul T. Mitchell owned the Knox Drive-In Theatre. Charles L. Hammons was the initial manager of the Knox Drive-In. Located at Boone Heights in Knox County a mile south of Barbourville on (Old) Highway 25E, the $80,000 venue opened on November 1, 1954 with Jimmy Stewart in “The Glenn Miller Story.” The concession stand wasn’t ready on opening night and the Miracle Company playground didn’t get finished until 1956. But by then, it was fully ready to go.

Paul Mitchell operated the venue through 22 seasons but died just prior to the 1976 opener with Charles and Lena Reed taking over. The Knox closed September 26, 1981 with Susan Kiger in “H.O.T.S.” That would be its final showtime. The address 411 KY-3439, Barbourville, KY 40906 is right next door to the drive-in.

jwmovies on October 17, 2012 at 1:30 am

Approx. location for this drive-in was Kentucky 3439 between Hanson Branch Rd. and Knoxwood St.

The address above is west of this location.

Though overgrown, some ramps are visible, the entrance and exit roads are partially intact. Most important, the snack bar foundation is still there.

rivest266 on August 11, 2012 at 12:53 pm

Maplewood Street now stands on the site of this drive-in.

Mike Rogers on January 18, 2011 at 2:32 pm

Owned in 1956 by Paul Mitchell.