Allison’s Concrete Celebrates 60 Years of Family Tradition
Nicholas County, Kentucky – Saturday, June 15, 2024
Allison’s Concrete, located on US 68 in Nicholas County, Kentucky, proudly celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in loving memory of Don Allison.
Since 1964, the Allison family has been dedicated to crafting quality concrete statuary in Blue Licks, KY. The business was founded by Hiram Allison, who started with just two molds. Hiram farmed during the day and poured concrete at night, while his wife, Alliene Allison, hand-painted the finished pieces. After Hiram’s passing in 1972, his son, Don Allison, took over the business, eventually becoming the full-time painter in the 1990s.
In 2004, Don expanded the business beyond the homeplace, where statues are still poured and painted today, to a new retail location on US 68. During construction, trailer-load sales began "on the hill," and by July 2005, the new store officially opened to the public. Over the next two decades, the store continued to grow, becoming a well-known destination for handcrafted concrete statuary.
In late July 2009, Don suffered a life-altering accident that left him partially immobile, leading his great-nephew, Johnathan Allison, to step in and manage the daily operations, including pouring and painting statues full-time.
Allison’s Concrete remains a true family business, with many members contributing over the years. David Allison, Don’s nephew and the current owner, helped pour concrete in the late 1980s and early 1990s before moving on to a full-time career in bulldozing with his father, Jerry Allison. Jordan Allison, Don’s great-nephew, assists with pouring and loading statues when needed while working full-time in bulldozing alongside his father, David, and grandfather, Jerry. Nancy Allison, Don’s sister-in-law, also played a vital role by assisting with statue painting throughout the years.
To celebrate this incredible milestone, Allison’s Concrete has shared a special video commemorating 60 years of family dedication and craftsmanship, available now on their Facebook page.
