Sunset Drive-In

10 McLeod Lane,
Madisonville, KY 42431

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Kenmore
Kenmore on May 11, 2025 at 8:34 am

A 1982 aerial reveals the drive-in to be demolished, but the outline, ramps, and entrance/exit roads intact.

The following year, the entire property was razed and removed all traces of the drive-in. With Prairie Farms Dairy occupying the western half, while the eastern half of the property remains undeveloped.

It should be noted, though I’m not suggesting a change, that the entrance road to the drive-in was on Hopkinsville Road or South Main Street.

The current entrance to the property was (in part) the exit road to the drive-in.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on May 11, 2025 at 5:54 am

Last operated by Martin Theatres.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on March 22, 2020 at 7:26 am

The Sunset Drive-In Of Madisonville Opened Its Gates On March 30th, 1950 With The 1948 Film “The Plunderers”.

Scott Neff
Scott Neff on October 12, 2018 at 2:15 pm

An article in the 11/12/1977 edition of the Madisonville Messenger says that the drive-in closed on 10/16/1977 after showing “It’s Alive”.