Bybee Pottery
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pottery |
| Founded | 1809 |
| Headquarters | 610 Waco Loop, Bybee, Kentucky, United States |
Key people | Jimmy Cornelison, Owner; Walter Cornelison, Owner; Buzz Cornelison, Owner |
Bybee Pottery Sign
Bybee Pottery was considered the oldest pottery operation in the United States west of the Appalachian Mountains. Employees procured the yellow clay from a nearby source close to the banks of the Kentucky River. A family cousin, Ron Stambaugh, owned a retail outlet that sold Bybee pottery among other items under the name, A Little Bit of Bybee.
In February 2011, Bybee Pottery laid off its eight remaining employees, sold off remaining in-store inventory, and suspended operations. owners have stated that there is product formed that could be fired.[1] As of 2021 new pieces are still being produced, but at a much smaller rate, and sold out of a new shop in Middletown, Kentucky.[2]
References[]
- ^ Robinson, Bill (2011-05-31), "After two centuries, Bybee Pottery now facing its toughest challenge", Richmond Register. Retrieved on June 12, 2011.
- ^ Carlson, John (13 March 2019), "It's Bye-Bye Bybee", Muncie Journal, Muncie, Indiana
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- American companies established in 1809
- 1809 establishments in Kentucky
- Madison County, Kentucky
- Ceramics manufacturers of the United States