establish Cooter’s Place, a collection of museums and attractions dedicated to the television series, and were involved with fan events including DukesFest. ([People.com][3])
The attractions allowed fans to reconnect with the world of Hazzard County through memorabilia, vehicles and other pieces associated with the show.
For Jones, the project represented more than nostalgia.
It gave him an opportunity to remain connected with people who had grown up watching the program and who continued to regard Cooter as a beloved character.
Over the years, fans could meet Jones in person, hear stories about the show and see memorabilia associated with the series.
## A Character Who Outlived the Show
*The Dukes of Hazzard* ended its original television run in 1985, but its popularity never completely disappeared.
Reruns introduced the series to new generations, while merchandise, fan gatherings and memorabilia kept the show’s characters
