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Discover LaRue County

A Supplement to the LaRue County Herald News - April 28, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 ATTRACTIONS National parks, museums, entertainment and things to do in and around LaRue County.

16 COMMUNITY Where to live, work and play. Who we are.

28 REAL ESTATE & INFORMATION

WELCOME Discover LaRue County is a local guide that highlights the surrounding area’s attractions, community, and business sectors. Our hopes are that through this guide, you will come to “Discover” all that LaRue County has to offer.

The cover of this year’s guide depicts an iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The same image, like so many other widely recognized reflections of Lincoln, can be found throughout Hodgenville and LaRue County.

Officially founded on March 4, 1843, LaRue County’s history began further back. The rural community was formed from a portion of Hardin County and was named after John LaRue, an early settler. Hodgenville, the county seat, is known as the historical birthplace of our nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.

In addition to its rich history and strong leadership in the agricultural sector, LaRue County has more to offer from businesses and services to farmlands and parks that make this area so unique.

Whether you are visiting our area, or you’re a resident of the county, we hope this guide will help you Discover more about what it means to visit, shop, live, work, worship and serve in LaRue County.

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Community resources, volunteer opportunities, clubs and organizations.

32 MAPS Historical sites and points of interest.

34 CHURCH DIRECTORY Faith and religion in LaRue, local churches.

38 EDUCATION K-12 school information, adult and community education.

44 AGRICULTURE LaRue County Cooperative Extension, agriculture groups and activities.

50 INDUSTRY Local industries and business organizations.

55 HEALTHCARE Healthcare providers and services.

ON THE COVER: An iconic portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. The same image is also recognized on the masthead that distinguishes the LaRue County Herald News from other newspapers in the area.

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ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Raised in a single room log cabin, the boy who would grow up to become the 16th President was shaped by his early life experiences on the Kentucky frontier.

Knob Creek Boyhood Home The history at the Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek is rich in the heritage of Lincoln and his childhood. Moving to the 230-acre farm in 1811, the Lincolns rented 30 acres from the time Abraham was two until he was seven years old, when the family left for Indiana. Here he played, helped plant crops, went to school, and encountered slavery for the first time.

Lincoln’s earliest memories at Knob Creek helped mold him into the man who would grow up into and ultimately lead the nation through the turbulent years of the Civil War. Located north of Hodgenville on U.S. 31E, the Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek is overseen by the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.

It was added to the National Park

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System in 2001, making LaRue County the only county in the country to contain two national park sites.

A symbolic historic cabin sits on the site, at the approximate location of the Lincoln’s home next to Knob Creek, where young Lincoln nearly drowned before being rescued by a friend, Austin Gollaher. Built in 1933, also located on-site, the Knob Creek Tavern has served as a restaurant, gift shop, and dance hall over the years.

Under the care of The National Park Service, it is now a visitor’s center.

The Boyhood Home is not currently staffed with Park Rangers, but sightseers can still get a glimpse of Lincoln’s early childhood shelter.

The historic home is expected to reopen to the public in the summer of

2021.

The park also features a ranger station, picnic area and the 3-mile Overlook Trail, which leads hikers to breathtaking views of the Knob Creek Valley.

The park’s grounds are open daily during daylight hours year round and admission to the park is free.

For more information about the Boyhood Home, visit nps.gov/abli or follow the park on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Knob Creek Boyhood Home National Historical Site 7120 Bardstown Rd, Hodgenville 502-549-3741 nps.gov/abli

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Lincoln Beginnings Moving from nearby Elizabethtown to Hodgenville, Lincoln’s parents Thomas and Nancy Lincoln were among the early customers at Robert Hodgen’s Mill. Abraham Lincoln was born on a snowy Sunday on February 12, 1809 in the log cabin at his father’s Sinking Spring Farm where the family lived for two years before establishing a home at Knob Creek to the north near Athertonville.

Place for a President Near the end of the 19th century, national attention focused on Hodgenville as the place of Lincoln’s birth. The Lincoln Farm Association, composed of such notable people as Mark Twain, Robert Collier, and William Howard Taft, purchased Lincoln’s birthplace in 1906 “for the purpose of honoring and perpetuating

the memory of Abraham Lincoln.” The association eventually raised $350,000 to build a memorial for the 16th President, which stands today on the Sinking Spring Farm as a testament of respect for Lincoln.

National Historical Park Now managed by the National Park Service, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park averages 200,000 visitors annually.

Constructed between 1909 and 1911, the country’s first memorial to Lincoln sits atop fifty-six steps representing the fifty-six years of Lincoln’s life and enshrines a symbolic birthplace cabin.

The visitor center contains exhibits, activities and a documentary film entitled “Abraham Lincoln – The Kentucky Years.” The park features nature trails as well as nearby picnic facilities across the road.

The birthplace unit grounds are open daily. The main gate opens daily at approximately 9 a.m.(ET) and closes at 5 p.m.(ET) year round, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. The park’s memorial building is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The birthplace Visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information about Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and ongoing events, visit nps.gov/abli or follow the park on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park 2995 Lincoln Farm Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-3137 nps.gov/abli

For more than a century, people from around the world have journeyed to Hodgenville, KY and LaRue County to honor the humble beginnings of Abraham Lincoln.

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Historic Downtown Square ADOLPH A. WEINMANN LINCOLN STATUE Located on the square in Hodgenville, the Abraham Lincoln statue sits in front of the Lincoln Museum. The 7-foottall bronze statue mounted on a pink granite base was created by German-born sculptor Adolph A. Weinmann and dedicated in 1909 during the Lincoln Centennial Ceremony. Re-bronzed in 1985, the statue receives an annual

cleaning from the Hodgenville Rotary Club.

Weinman is best remembered as the designer of the “Walking Liberty” half dollar and the “Mercury” dime as well as various military medals.

Lincoln’s statue is one of the many attractions that keeps visitors coming back year after year.

THE BOY LINCOLN STATUE The Boy Lincoln statue, designed by Daub-Firmin of California and dedicated on May 31, 2008 as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration, is absent from its usual location on the square. Upon being restored and returned to its place, facing the Lincoln statue, it is easily recognizable as the boy Lincoln with a book in hand and his dog Honey at his side.

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Hodgenville, Kentucky Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln “And home to good food, unique businesses, and Kentucky’s finest people.”

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ATTRACTIONS The Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree, first opened on September 11, 1954, will be celebrating 67 consecutive years of live on stage entertainment in 2021. The family entertainment venue is known by country music fans from across the region.

Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree Visitors and residents alike, who are looking for some of the best in live country music entertainment, need look no further than Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree. A nationally recognized music stage show, this longstanding Hodgenville tradition will celebrate its 67th year in 2021.

Established in 1954, Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree is the longest running entertainment business in the United States operating under one ownership until this year. Joel Ray Sprowls not only owned, but produced and emceed the show every week since 1954 until 2019 when he turned over managerial duties to Jay Henderson. Sprowls, 93, passed away in December 2020 due to COVID-19 related illness.

Temporarily closing during the pandemic, Henderson spent time renovating and expanding the venue with the grand reopening of the Jamboree and the opening of Kentucky’s Finest Restaurant that occurred in early April 2021. The show featured a tribute to the late Joel Ray Sprowls and featured a special performance from American Idol contestant Alex Miller.

Appetites for homestyle country cooking and a wide range of souvenirs, clothing, jellies, and snacks welcome visitors and locals at the Kentucky’s Finest Restaurant and gift shop located inside the Lincoln Jamboree.

Friday evening’s entertainment includes a free Bluegrass Concert with meal purchase. In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner meal opportunities, Saturday’s lineup includes an exceptional list of entertainers, some that are familiar while others are new to the Jamboree stage. Sunday you can visit the gift shop while enjoying lunch in historic Hodgenville. Dine in and carry out options are available. Restaurant options and times are subject to change due to COVID restrictions.

Henderson and Mary Lois Morris, a longtime employee and companion to Sprowls are keeping the Jamboree’s dream alive. “The future is bright and the show will go on for many years to come,” says Henderson.

Over the years, thousands of visitors have journeyed to Hodgenville from across the country to hear the Jamboree Gang and other guest performers present a family oriented show of music and comedy. Many big names in country music such as the Oakridge Boys, Ernest Tubbs, Georgette Jones, Lorrie Morgan and John Conlee have performed at the Jamboree. The future is bright with performers joining the stage like Alex Miller, crowd favorite Eddie Miles, and Rhonda Vincent, along with a list of impersonators that are second to none.

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Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree is located in Hodgenville, KY near the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site. Ticket prices vary depending upon the event and can be purchased by calling 270-358-3545.

Joel Ray Sprowls

Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree 2579 Lincoln Farm Rd. Hodgenville, KY. 270-358-3545 lincolnjamboree.com

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ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Abraham Lincoln presenters crowd the streets of downtown Hodgenville during the traditional Lincoln Days Parade and celebrations held annually on the first weekend of October. Year after year, the event attracts Lincoln enthusiasts from across the country.

Lincoln Days October 2-3, 2021 50th Anniversary Celebration The Lincoln Days festival celebrates all things Lincoln and a whole lot more. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the community’s biggest celebration, scheduled to be held October 2-3, 2021.

The annual celebration looked different this past year due to the pandemic. But, it is expected to return in tall fashion this year with a weekend full of festivities geared to honor the life of Abraham Lincoln, Hodgenville’s most famous native son.

Plans include a parade of Lincoln presenters strolling the streets of downtown Hodgenville. In addition, a variety of food stands and vendors are expected to line the streets and there will be plenty of country, gospel, rock and bluegrass music to go around.

Like years past, the two day event will see a return of traditional activities such as pioneer games, craft exhibits, a quilt show, an art contest, Little Abe 8

and Sarah contest, the 5K Railsplitter Run and Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln look-alike contests.

This time honored tradition is what brings visitors and Lincoln enthusiasts back year after year.

The Lincoln Days Celebration, Inc. was chartered in 1975 as a nonprofit, non-partisan organization.

The two day event will be located in downtown Hodgenville and continue to Creekfront Park which is walking distance from downtown.

For more information, call the Lincoln Days office at 270-358-8710 or visit lincolndays.org.

Lincoln Days Celebration Inc. P.O. Box 176 Hodgenville 270-358-8710 lincolndays.org

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Some of the most unique and entertaining activities of the traditional Lincoln Days includes Pioneer Games and Railsplitting competitions.

As with all Lincoln Days traditions, most events are based on skills that would have been essential to pioneer living, and the rest are just plain, muddy fun.

Local teams compete in a dozen pioneer games events that include: team rail splitting, egg toss, crosscut saw, corn shelling, horseshoe toss, water boil, spoon relay, tug-of-war, bucket brigade and the pole ride, where contestants use pillows to try and knock each other into a six-foot deep mud pit while straddling a log.

The railsplitting competition mimics an activity closely associated with Abraham Lincoln during his

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Pioneer Games and Railsplitting Contest

lifetime and features both professional and amateur class events. Participants attend from all over the country to see how fast they can split a ten foot-oak log into eight evenly sized rails.

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It is guaranteed fun for participants and spectators alike.

For informaiton on the contest, call 270-358-8710.

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Kentucky Railway Museum Located 15 minutes north of Hodgenville in New Haven, the Kentucky Railway Museum gives visitors the inside track to how railroads shaped the state.

Tour historic exhibits and collections including a L&N steam engine #152 and a WWII 40-et-8 European boxcar, then hop on a train for a family excursion. While the museum itself lies in Nelson County, excursion routes run through a scenic section of LaRue County.

The museum uses 17 miles of old Louisville and Nashville Railroad line, once the lifeblood of New Haven and the

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Rolling Fork River Valley. From the train, you can see the Historic Howell House, the only surviving structure of the Battle of New Haven, where three companies of the Kentucky cavalry attacked in 1862.

Led by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, the cavalry attacked across the Howell farm in an effort to destroy the railroad bridge spanning the Rolling Fork River.

The museum attracts more than 40,000 visitors annually. Special train excursions that usually take place throughout the year can include dining trips, mystery

dinners, a Great Train Robbery and holiday-themed trains at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. A kid-friendly day out with Thomas the Tank Engine event is scheduled to take place for two weekends in June.

Kentucky Railway Museum 136 S. Main Street New Haven 1-800-272-0152 info@kyrail.org

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Kentucky’s official Lincoln Museum, located on the square in historic downtown Hodgenville, traces Abraham Lincoln’s pathway to the presidency.

Founded in 1989, the first floor of the museum features room-size dioramas depicting the key events in Lincoln’s life, from his birthplace here in Hodgenville to Ford’s Theatre, complete with life-size wax figures in authentic period settings. The museum’s second floor showcases many unique exhibits including the Lincoln Days Art Collection, Funeral Train exhibit, a Lincoln life mask, Civil War memorabilia, an extensive library, local history and rotating exhibits.

The museum is a featured site on the Lincoln Heritage Trail, the Civil War Trust’s Discover Trail, the Lincoln National Scenic Byway and has been listed in the top ten places to visit in the state by Explore Kentucky, and Best Museum by Kentucky Living magazine.

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Museum staff provide guests with information and directions on area attractions and amenities as well as community events. The museum’s gift shop specializes in Lincoln and Kentucky items along with arts, crafts and music from the region.

Gift certificates and memberships are also available.

The museum is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday year-round except for New Year’s Day,

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Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is $5/adults; $4/seniors age 60 and over; $3/ ages 4 through 11. Active military personal receive free admission. Group rates are available. LaRue County residents enjoy free admission during LaRue County schools’ Spring Break.

The Lincoln Museum 66 Lincoln Square Hodgenville, KY 270-358-3163 lincolnmuseum-ky.org

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LaRue County Quilt Trail The Quilt Trail is a series of brightly painted quilt squares dotted throughout LaRue County. For information or a brochure, call the extension office at 270-358-3401 or visit uky. ag/larue.

Quilt Names and Locations Bear Paw, Dolly Marcum, 3740 Bardstown Rd. Drunkards Path, Paula and John Varney, 2773 Bardstown Rd. Flying Geese, Pat Shelton, 760 Salem Lake Rd. Hovering Hawks, Environmental Education Center, 635 Leafdale Rd. Jacobs Ladder, Exie Elliot, 1233 Jericho Rd. Judy’s Flower Garden, Juanita Sprowls, 1796 Goodin Williams Rd. Lakota (‘Energy from the Stars’), Hilda Harned, 760 Salem Lake Rd. Lincoln’s Hat, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, 2101 Lincoln Farm Rd. North Star, Linda Pearman, 751 Leafdale Rd. Patriotic Nine Patch, Pat and Beverly Heath, 357 Goodin Williams Rd. Rail Fence and Cabin, Creekfront Park, 250 Tonieville Rd. Road to the White House, Faye Puyear, Keith Rd. and Levee Ln. Star Design, Darryl and Marilyn Helm, 7335 Sonora Rd. Untitled, Masonic Building (downtown on the square) Kentucky Chain, Lee’s Garden Center, 1918 Bardstown Rd. Unknown Star, LaRue County High School, 925 Lincoln Blvd.

Shells, James D. LaRue, Jr., 308 S. Greensburg St. Underground Railroad, Kathy Ross, 4659 Tonieville Rd. Cross and Crown, Darryl and Marilyn Helm, 7335 Sonora Rd., Drunken Path, Morna May Eastridge, Hwy 1517 South, Sonora Little Dutch Girl, Juanita and Bill Routt, 624 Cox Ln., Sonora Sawtooth Star, Reed and Angie Smith, 537 Upton Tally Rd., Upton

Walking Trails

Explore the best walking trails right here in LaRue County!

McDOUGAL LAKE The latest addition to LaRue County’s walking scene, McDougal Lake features roughly three miles of trails accompanied by a beautiful lake open to the public for fishing and boating. The trail is open to the public for hiking, biking, and running. The lake and trails are located on Stiles Ford Road.

PEARMAN FOREST TRAIL Home to the LaRue County Environmental Education and Research Center, the Pearman Forest Trail, located three miles from Hodgenville at 635 Leafdale Road is a 0.9 mile lightly trafficked loop trail that provides an outdoor classroom to see wildlife and camp overnight.

It is an ideal location for school and group use. Park hours are sunup to sundown.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park maintains three walking trails for public use. The short .5-mile Boundary Oak Trail loops the perimeter behind the Lincoln Memorial while the hilly 1.5-mile Big Sink Trail winds through woods near the picnic area.

The strenuous Overlook Trail at Knob Creek, a 3-mile hike, leads to breathtaking views.

CREEKFRONT PARK Hodgenville’s Creekfront Park has become a favorite place for people to play, walk and exercise. Located on Tonieville Road, minutes from the square, the park features a flat, onemile paved trail around the park as well as a playground, pickleball court, and basketball court. For kids, the interactive Born Learning Trail offers fun learning activities for children and their families.

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Agri-tourism LaRue County Farmers Market Thursdays, June - July 636 S Lincoln Blvd.

Hodgenville 270-358-3401

RETREAT CENTER Plowshares Farm and Retreat Center 12704 Campbellsville Road Buffalo 270-735-5265 plowsharesfarmcenter.org

U-PICK AND PUMPKIN PATCHES Annie’s Art Farm 446 Strange Road Hodgenville 270-300-5693 anniesartfarm.com

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FARMERS MARKET Crawford Farms 3999 Hodgenville Road Elizabethtown 270-505-5600 crawfordpumpkins.com James Bennett’s Orchard 591 Bennett Road Buffalo 270-325-3234 Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market 8631 Campbellsville Road Hodgenville 620 E. Dixie Drive Elizabethtown 270-325-3854 or 270-360-0644 hintonsorchard.com Wilmoth’s Pumpkins and More 3521 Shepherdsville Road Hodgenville 270-735-5355

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Where to stay HODGENVILLE

The Lincoln Lodge proudly claims the title as the only motel in LaRue County. The log cabin motel offers 9 rooms as well as a full service RV Park. There is also a gift shop that sells local products as well as Kentucky Proud products from around the state. A EV charging station is also available.

For a more secluded get-a-way experience, Countryside Getaway is surrounded by beautiful Kentucky scenery. Come stay for a day, the weekend or longer.

Lincoln Lodge

2768 Lincoln Farm Rd. 270-358-0005

Countryside Getaway 50 Trumbo Rd 270-766-8815

There are a variety of choices for lodging within 25 miles of Hodgenville.

For more information on overnight venues, contact the LaRue County Chamber of Commerce, the Nelson County Chamber of Commerce or the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce for more information.

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LaRue County Golf Course Established in 1967, the LaRue County Golf Course features 18 regulation holes in a par 71 layout. The course plays 6,104 yards from the longest tees with a slope of 120 and the course rating is 69.00.

Located less than a mile from the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, the course is managed by USGA Member and PGA Professional Steve Cox and includes a pro shop as well as an air-conditioned clubhouse, and a restaurant located on-site that is open to the public.

The LaRue County Golf Course is open for public play and walk-ins are welcome. Guests may reserve a tee time by contacting the pro shop at 270-358-9727.

LaRue County Golf Course 1175 Greensburg Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-9727 www.laruecountygolf.org

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The LaRue County Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning the second week of June and runs until the last week of July.

It is located at the LaRue County High School parking lot at 925 S Lincoln Blvd in Hodgenville.

The market features local meats, seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade breads, and more.

For more information about the Farmers Market you can contact the LaRue County Extension Office at 270-3583401.

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Rich in history, LaRue County is also rich in heritage resources and people dedicated to preserving the past. The LaRue County Historical Society was formed in 1951. While it eventually disbanded, some former members reorganized a group dedicated to preserving local history. In 2002, they formed the LaRue County Genealogy Society.

Located on the second floor of the Hodgenville Civic Center, the Genealogy Society library is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and volunteers are there to assist anyone who wants to learn more about their lineage.

In addition to a large library of donated materials and an historical compilation of information on longtime LaRue County families, the society also features artifact exhibits and a military research room.

The history rooms include a 1700’s loom that belonged to the Patterson family. Textiles from the 1800’s are also on display and artwork crafted by local artists is exhibited in the balcony area. The society takes part in marker dedications in the area with a SAR and DAR recognizing Revolutionary War Patriots and supports the monument located at the Freeman Lake Park in dedication to those patriots.

The LaRue County Genealogy Society meets four times a year; the group also publishes a quarterly journal.

The LaRue County Genealogy Society is located in the upper level of Hodgenville Civic Center

LaRue County Genealogy Society 200 S Lincoln Blvd.

Hodgenville 270-358-4820

114th LaRue County Fair

Since its inception in 1907, the LaRue County Fair has hosted competitors and connoisseurs from all over the county and surrounding areas. The fair has offered a place to showcase their talents in a variety of areas ranging from showing livestock to producing handmade commodities such as quilts, crocheted items, cakes, pies, art exhibits, photography and floral arrangements, and has been a place for competitors, agricultural enthusiasts and returning guests.

Now in its 114th year, the LaRue County Fair is upholding 16

its tradition as the oldest continuously running county fair in Kentucky.

The 2021 county fair is scheduled to kick off July 29 and run through August 1, 2021.

Local 4-H and FFA youth competing in open shows featuring dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats, sheep and rabbits get the opportunity to advance and compete at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, scheduled for late August of 2021.

Pageants are a staple of the fair. LaRue County residents will compete for titles in Miss LaRue County, Miss Teen. Miss Pre-teen and Little Mr. and Miss.

There is also a Senior Citizen’s Day and a children’s day planned, along with more family friendly events to be announced closer to the scheduled fair date.

COVID-19 restrictions will be in place during all events, and more information on the agriculture shows and exhibits can be obtained about the LaRue County Extension Service at 270-358-3401.

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Community & Business CITY OF HODGENVILLE

LaRue County Clerk Rhonda Metcalf – 270-358-3544 LaRue County Circuit Clerk Emily Ernst – 270-358-3421 LaRue County Sheriff Russell McCoy – 270-358-3120

Magistrates: District 1 – Tony Stewart 270-358-3882 District 2 – Ricky Whitlock 270-358-9924 District 3 – Earl Riggs 270-766-7190 District 4 – Larry Howell 270-765-9635 LaRue County Animal Control Willard Thompson – 270-234-4068 or 270-324-3823

LaRue County Jailer Jamie Underwood – 270-358-9876 LaRue County Attorney Kyle Williamson – 270-358-9223 Property Valuation Administrator (Property values for tax purposes) Scotty Lee – 270-358-4202 LaRue County Park and Recreation 200 City Park Rd. Hodgenville 270-734-1763

LaRue County Coroner Todd Skaggs – 270-358-4151 Land of Lincoln Planning and Zoning Bud Ireland – 270-358-0830

Over the years, many businesses have played a vital part in the revitalization of the historic areas of downtown Hodgenville and LaRue County.

A wide variety of small business owners continue to relocate in downtown, offering boutiques, eateries, art gallery, gift stores, a radio station, and specialty coffee, fudge and dessert shops to anchor the overall

Mayor Jim Phelps – 270-268-1603 Council Members: Luther Cochran – 270-358-3607 Larry Davis – 270-358-8505 Sharon Hornback – 270-358-5441 Steve Johnson – 270-268-3693 Glenda Wathen – 270-765-8711 Lisa Reidner – 270-401-5677 Hodgenville Police Chief James Richardson – 270-358-3013 Hodgenville Housing Authority Glenda Wathen, director 501 Miami Ct., Hodgenville 270-358-4705 *Disclaimer: all positions subject to change in election year.

Hodgenville, LaRue County experience.

LaRue County also continues to provide more opportunities for visitors to connect with our historical ties to Abraham Lincoln.

So come enjoy all things Lincoln. Take your picture in front of the Lincoln Statues, visit the National parks, shop at our many small businesses, pick up a copy of our local newspaper, enjoy one of our many

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Judge/Executive Blake Durrett – 270-358-4400

Solid Waste Coordinator Jill Gray – 270-358-9903 or 270-234-6619

local eateries, enjoy a show at the Lincoln Jamboree, stay at our local motel, stop for coffee, visit the Lincoln Museum, visit the Chamber office and pick up dessert while listening to the local radio.

Enjoy all that downtown Hodgenville and LaRue County has to offer. We look forward to seeing you again very soon.

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LaRue County Public Library For more than a century, the LaRue County Library has provided a gateway to knowledge for the community of Hodgenville.

Two years ago, in 2019, the library moved to their current location at 215 Lincoln Drive. The 10,000 square-foot contemporary structure features activity rooms, conference rooms and computer stations.

The library offers patrons an enhanced experience and continues to serve the changing needs of the community with services ranging from books and internet access to classes and programs for all ages.

The Library offers their patrons access to free downloadable ebooks, audiobooks and hundreds of online databases, while also offering children a safe environment to do online research.

The Library monthly bookmobile program serves patrons throughout the county as well as daycares and schools.

For research, the library offers a local

history section and genealogy references including bound volumes and a microfilm collection of The LaRue County Herald News, death certificates and other materials.

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On April 27, 2020, LaRue County emergency responders came together to show their support for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show of support took place on the square in downtown Hodgenville where each person wore a green #TEAMKENTUCKY shirt and emergency personnel vehicles proudly displayed the American flag.

LaRue County Emergency HODGENVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief James Richardson 270-358-3013

LARUE COUNTY EMS 9-1-1 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Buffalo Fire Department 2619 Greensburg Rd. • Buffalo

Sonora Fire Department 200 Main St. • Sonora Upton Fire Department 211 S. Walnut St. • Upton Valley Creek Fire Department 2927 Valley Creek Rd. • Elizabethtown

Hodgenville Fire Department 209 E. Water St. • Hodgenville

LARUE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LaRue County Sheriff Russell McCoy 270-358-3120

LaRue County Fire Department 209 E. Water St.• Hodgenville Magnolia Fire Department 9106 N. Jackson Hwy. Box 100 • Magnolia New Hope Fire Department 900 Holy Cross Rd. • New Haven

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ALWAYS CALL 911

Rolling Fork Fire Department 362 Center St. • New Haven

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Agencies and responders included the LaRue County Sheriff’s Office, Hodgenville Police Department, LaRue County Fire Department, Hodgenville Fire Department, Buffalo Fire Department, Magnolia Fire Department, LaRue County Emergency Medical Services, the LaRue County Detention Center as well as staff of the LaRue County Courthouse and City Hall.

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21 Lincoln Square 270-358-9201

Pizza Zone 2501 Greensburg Rd. 270-325-2252 Y Not Stop 2202 Greensburg Rd. 270-325-2523

Lee’s Famous Recipe 803 S. Lincoln Blvd.

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HODGENVILLE Arrowhead BBQ 621 Tanner Rd. 270-358-0462

Little Mexico 800 S. Lincoln Blvd.

270-358-4900 McDonald’s 932 S. Lincoln Blvd.

270-358-5751

Awesome Café 928 Old Etown Rd. 270-723-1533 Burger King 926 S. Lincoln Blvd 270-358-6139

Papa John’s 30 Shawnee Dr. 270-358-7272 Paula’s Hot Biscuit 311 West Water St. 270-358-2237

Downtown Nutrition Club 111 W. Main St. 270- 883-1183 Kayla’s Fill Up Station 105 Walters Ave. or 175 Greensburg Rd. 270-358-5147 Hardee’s/Red Burrito 101 Lincoln Dr. 270-358-8881

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Lincoln’s General Store 2784 Lincoln Farm Rd. 270-358-0005

Hometown Pizza, Inc. 105 Lincoln Dr. 270-358-8844 Laha’s Red Castle

Pizza Hut 715 N. Lincoln Blvd.

270-358-9545 Ray’s Hodgenville Grill 704 S. Lincoln Blvd.

270-358-0053 Subway 107 Lincoln Dr. 270-358-5959

Taco Bell 300 Lincoln Parkway 270-506-4225 Vibe Coffee 2118 N. Lincoln Blvd.

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NEW HAVEN Pizza Shoppe 137 S. Main St. 502-549-3000 Subway 132 S. Main St. 502-549-5004

SWEET TREATS Hinton’s Orchard 8631 Campbellsville Rd. Hodgenville 270- 325-3854 The Sweet Shoppe 100 S. Lincoln Blvd.

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American Legion Post 87 636 S. Lincoln Blvd.

270-358-6478

The Milk House 3675 New Jackson Hwy. 502-322-4272

Hodgenville Civic Center 200 S. Lincoln Blvd.

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The Nest 195 Lee Oak Drive 502-640-2859

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Woman’s Club of Hodgenville 19 Lincoln Square 270-358-9967

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The Lincoln Museum Community Room 66 Lincoln Square 270-358-3163

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Clubs and Organizations Community involvement is an integral part of life in LaRue County. Each year, a variety of civic events and gatherings provide unique opportunities for residents and visitors to explore different ideas and interests. From scout troops to sports groups, there is truly something for everyone, making LaRue County a great place to learn and live.

Adoption Support To register for training and support, go to ceu.uky.edu. For more information, contact Kay Upton at 270-268-0734 or asksaltrivertrail@gmail.com.

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B.R. Young Masonic Lodge #132 The masons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday; all master masons are welcome.

Lodge Master: Chet Knight. For more information, call Paul Withington at 270324-3325. Taking good men and making them better.

Big Brother/Big Sisters of Kentuckiana An organization committed to providing successful mentor relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, stronger communities and brighter futures. For information, call 270-769-5225, toll free 877-588-2300 or visit bbbsky.org.

Central Kentucky Art Guild The Central Kentucky Art Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday at Our Place at 790 Building, Suite 900 on N. Dixie Highway in Elizabethtown.

Friends of the Library Friends of the Library meet at 4 p.m. the first Thursday at the LaRue County Public Library. For more information, call 270-3583851 or visit laruelibrary.org.

Gavel Lodge #570 Gavel Lodge #570 meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Saturday at the Gavel Lodge, 4904 S. L&N Turnpike in Magnolia; all Master Masons are welcome. Master: Steve Rich, Secretary: Darrell Riggs. For information, call 270-473-0090.

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Contact the Girl Scouts by phone at 888771-5170 or visit gskentuckiana.org.

Hodgenville. For more information call Terry Taylor, president, at 270-766-8473 or visit face book.com/goodtimecruisers.

Hodgenville City Council Hodgenville City Council meets monthly at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the Civic Center located at 200 S Lincoln Boulevard.

Land of Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Land of Lincoln Planning and Zoning meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday in the small courtroom at the courthouse. Call 270358-0830 for more information.

LaRue County Board of Education The LaRue County Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday at LaRue County High School, 925 S Lincoln Boulevard in Hodgenville.

Hodgenville Lions Club The Hodgenville Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays at the LaRue County Extension Office in LaRue County Chamber of Commerce Hodgenville. For information contact president For more information call Price Smith at 270-358-3178.

270-358- 3411.

Hodgenville Rotary Club The group meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday at Paula’s Hot Biscuit in Hodgenville.

The Woman’s Club of Hodgenville The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday, February through May and August through December, at the clubhouse on Lincoln Square.

For more information, contact Opal Dail at 270-358-9967.

LaRue County Board of Health The 2021 Lincoln Trail District Board of Health Meeting are scheduled for May 20, August 19 and November 4.

Each meeting is set to begin at 5 p.m. and will be held via video/audio teleconference (Zoom). Video and audio links will be provid-

Kentucky Public Retirees, Lincoln Trail Chapter All city, county, state government and state police retirees are welcome. For information call Judith Lesher at 270-765-7035.

Land of Lincoln Board of Adjustments Land of Lincoln Board of Adjustments is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on June 7, August 30, November 29 and February 28, 2021 at the LaRue County Courthouse. Call Land of Lincoln Planning and Zoning, located in the courthouse, at 270-358-0830 for more information.

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LaRue County Conservation District Board The LaRue County Conservation District Board meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the LaRue County Conservation office, 306 W Main Street in Hodgenville. For information, call 270-358-3132.

LaRue County Genealogy Society The LaRue County Genealogy Society meets on the fourth Monday of February, May, August and November at the Genealogy Library inside the Hodgenville City Hall at 200 S. Lincoln Boulevard. For more information, email Beverly Heath at bheath12@windstream. net or call 270-358-4820.

LaRue County Ministerial Association The LaRue County Ministerial Association LaRue County Democratic Party is composed of local pastors, ministers and The LaRue County Democratic Party meets church leadership. For information call Merrill throughout the year. For more information Kurtz at 502-536-3390. email Sierra Enlow at sierra.enlow@gmail.com LaRue County Republican Party LaRue County Extension Homemaker The LaRue County Republican Party meets Association monthly at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday at The LaRue County Extension Homemaker locations are to be determined. For informaOrganization is part of the state association. tion, call Lanny Vincent at 270- 325-3834 or For more information, about the LaRue visit the Facebook page LaRueCountyGOP County club, South Fork Homemakers, contact 270-358-3401. They meet monthly on the third LaRue County Saddle Club Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Extension Office.

The club is located on 210 GoodinWilliams Rd. in Hodgenville. Family fun shows LaRue County Fiscal Court every second and fourth Friday from May to LaRue County Fiscal Court meets at 9 a.m. October. All programs are at 7 p.m. at the sadthe second and fourth Tuesday in the small dle club grounds. For more information, call courtroom at the courthouse.

Doug Leasor at 413-668-8961.

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Abraham Lincoln storytellers entertain audiences with costume and miniature relics that help explain the history that is so important to LaRue County.

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ed by LTDHD prior to each meeting. For more information, call the LaRue County Health Department at 270-358-3844.

LaRue County Senior Citizens Center The center, located at 112 N. Walters Avenue in Hodgenville, welcomes seniors over 60. For more information on available activities, call 270-358-4235.

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LaRue Co. Solid Waste Management The Renaissance Recycling Center processes approximately 500 tons of products annually. The recycling drop off center is located at 209 E Water Street in Hodgenville and Solid Waste Coordinator Jill Gray’s office is at 209 W High Street, Suite 7. For information, call 270-358-9903, 270-234-6619 or email jillgray@laruecounty.org.

Lincoln Days Celebration, Inc. Lincoln Days Celebration, Inc. was chartered in 1975 as a non-profit, non-partisan organization for the purpose of celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln in an appropriate manner. The two-day festival , held in October helps create an awareness of his values, influences upon this nation and further the cultural, economic and civic interests of LaRue County. For more information, visit lincolndays.org or call 270-358-8710.

Lincoln Land Sportsmen for Christ The group meets at various places and has monthly events and activities on weekends. They are family oriented, supported by local churches and the purpose is to spread the message of Jesus Christ to all outdoorsmen and their families. Contact Shannon McCubbins at 270-723-0291.

Mid Kentucky Kennel Club Non-profit organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs and serving the Central KY area. Meetings are held monthly on the 4th Wednesdays. 421 E. Dixie Hwy, Suite 100, Elizabethtown. For more information visit midkykennelclub.com.

National Wild Turkey Federation Lincoln Area Longbeards The group meets the third Thursday to promote the management of wild turkey in the state. The NWTF promotes kids’ programs geared to outdoors, educational programs and protection of our hunting heritage.

Sponsors annual “Jakes Day” in September for kids under 18 and an annual banquet. For information and meeting locations, contact Chapter President Willie Vittitoe at 270- 2681127.

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Nifty Needles – Open Sew Day The Nifty Needles group meets 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the fourth Monday at the LaRue County Extension office, 807 Old Elizabethtown Road, Hodgenville. The group is open to anyone and sewing skills are not required. Space is available for those who want workspace for sewing, quilting or other craft projects. No registration required. For information, call Master Clothing Volunteer, Rosa Smith at 270-358-9049.

Quilt Club The LaRue County Quilt Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. Call 270-358-3401 for more information.

Red Hill Cemetery Commission Made up of members of the Hodgenville City Council, Red Hill Cemetery Commission meets quarterly at Hodgenville City Hall at 5:30 p.m. in April, July, October and January.

The Lincoln Museum The Lincoln Museum, located on the Public Square in Hodgenville, is the official Lincoln Museum in Kentucky. Director: Iris LaRue. For more information call 270-3583163.

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LaRue County Headstart 407 Miami Ct. Hodgenville 270-358-3335

Little Eden Childcare 259 Gardner Rd. Buffalo 270-748-1870

Laugh-N-Learn 620 S. Lincoln Blvd.Hodgenville 270-358-5844 Learn-N-Grow 29 Magnolia St. Upton 270-949-1600 or 270-537-5600

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Kentucky Utilities Co. 242 West Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, KY 1-800-981-0600

Hodgenville Water Works 207 East Water St. Hodgenville, KY 270-358-3832

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Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative 411 Ring Rd. Elizabethtown, KY 270-765-6153

LaRue County Water District No. 1 6215 N. L & N Turnpike Buffalo, KY 270-325-3242

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South Central Rural Telephone Cooperative 1399 Happy Valley Rd. Glasgow, KY 270-678-2111

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1. Lincoln Museum & Statue Plaza

National Register Historic District • Town Square

2. Phillips Fort

Marker 1098 • Jct. KY 210 and Phillips Lane

3. Civil War 1862 Invasion

Marker 749 • North of Phillips Lane

4. Hodgenville

Marker 1096 • Lincoln Boulevard (bridge at Nolin Creek)

HISTORICAL MARKER 5. Lincoln Square Marker 1115

6. Courthouse Burned Marker 591 • Old Courthouse lawn, US 31-E (on the square)

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Historical sites and points of interest HISTORICAL MARKER

1. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace 8. Pleasant Grove Baptist National Historical Park Church Burial site for Lincoln’s playmate, 2. Lincoln Museum & Statue Austin Gollaher • Plaza National Register Historic District • Town Square

3. Little Mount Cemetery

Lincoln family church, Revolutionary and Civil War Cemetery • Privately owned

4. Old Stone House Privately owned

5. Historic Howell House Civil War battlefield

6. Blab School

Abraham Lincoln’s first school • Marker 1482

7. Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek National Historical Park Marker 120

Marker 827

9. First Baptism in Kentucky Marker 1114

10. Pioneer Methodist Church Marker 1186

11. Redmon Cemetery

Burial site of Abraham Lincoln’s brother, Thomas Lincoln • Privately owned

12. Rolling Fork Baptist Church

Possible Lincoln family church membership

13. Nolynn Baptist Church and Cemetery Established in 1803

Historical markers within Hodgenville city limits can be found on page 31.

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Church Directory History and faith in LaRue

LaRue County’s history of faith is shown through two of the oldest churches in Kentucky, Nolynn Baptist Church and South Fork Baptist Church, that are largest in LaRue. According to Kentucky historical marker number 1114, the first baptism in Kentucky took place in Nolin Creek in 1782 when “seven persons were baptized by Rev. Benjamin Lynn.” Lynn, who founded South Fork Church, also inspired the creek’s name and later the Nolynn Baptist Church’s name after getting lost on a hunting trip when his companions declared “Here is the Nole (knoll) but No Lynn.”

Over time, more congregations were formed and by 1850, there were eleven churches located in LaRue County. These consisted of various denominations, some split over the topic of slavery. After the civil war, several churches were built; one historical structure that still stands is the Hodgenville Christian Church. Built in 1877 with Romanesque influences, this brick church was constructed just off the square and is one of the oldest buildings in town.

Today the county has more than 65 churches and places of worship that provide many services for the community including youth programs, food pantries and other resources.

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Non-denominational

Buffalo Church of the Nazarene

Baptist

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Buffalo Baptist Church

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Levelwoods United Methodist Church United Methodist 2547 Levelwoods Road Campbellsville, KY 42718 (270) 401-7804 Pastor: Allen Firquin Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.

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First Baptist Southern Baptist 730 Tonieville Rd. Hodgenville (270) 358-3193 Pastor: Paul Richey Sunday: Worship 11 a.m. www.fbchodgenville.org

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Harvestland Community Church Southern Baptist 4761 Lincoln Parkway Hodgenville Elder: David Ragland (270) 774-1773 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday 7 p.m.

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Lincoln Memorial Missionary Baptist Church Baptist 260 Greensburg Road Hodgenville (270) 358-9241 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Nolynn Baptist Church Baptist 2000 Glendale Road Hodgenville, KY (270) 307-8713 Pastor: Rev. Chris Nall Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Historical Church Est. 1803

Ovesen Heights Baptist Church Southern Baptist 1604 Bardstown Rd. Hodgenville (270) 358-8041 Pastor: Merrill Kurtz Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship Wednesday: 6 p.m. Prayer Service ovesenheights.org

Parkway Baptist Church Southern Baptist 325 Old Sonora Rd., )PEHFOWJMMF t

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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Southern Baptist 125 Howardstown Rd. )PEHFOWJMMF t

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Catholic

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic

208 S. Walters Ave. Hodgenville (270) 358-4697 Rev. Brian Kenney Mass – Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday 4 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.

Religious Education Sunday 11 a.m.

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Steadfast Baptist Church Southern Baptist 170 Strange Road Hodgenville (270) 358-6218 Sunday: Sun. School 10 a.m.

Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Christian

Hodgenville Christian Church

Salem Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

Christian

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Pastor: Greg Alexander

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Union Christian Church Christian 970 Union Church Rd. )PEHFOWJMMF t

Pastor: Steve Campbell Youth Minister: Lynn Campbell Sunday: Sun. School 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Baptist

HODGENVILLE Methodist

Church of God

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Pastor: Mark Knight

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Hodgenville United Methodist

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Pastor: Bruce Hiner Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Worship is Live Streamed each week on Facebook.com/hvilleumc.

Children & Youth Activites: 6 p.m.

Adult Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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Pastor: Rev. Terry Robertson 4VOEBZ 4VO 4DIPPM B N 8PSTIJQ B N Transportation available upon request

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Non-denominational

Fruition Church Non-Denominational 200 S. Lincoln Blvd. )PEHFOWJMMF t

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Hodgenville Church of Christ Non-Demoninational 613 South Lincoln Blvd. )PEHFOWJMMF t

Minister: Gerald Durrett Sunday: Classes 11 a.m.

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Hodgenville Pentecostal Church Pentecostal 1710 Campbellsville Rd. )PEHFOWJMMF t

Pastor: Rev. David Webb Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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Pastor: Allen R. Firquin Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

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Pentecostal

LaRue County Church of Christ

Freedom’s Way Church

Non-Denominational

Pentecostal

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ELIZABETHTOWN

HOWARDSTOWN

Baptist

Baptist

Round Top Baptist Church Baptist 705 Round Top Road, Elizabethtown (270) 735-7339 www.roundtopbaptist.net Pastor: Scott Akin Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Group and Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Lear Sunday: Worship 11 a.m.

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MAGNOLIA Baptist

Catholic

St. Ann’s Catholic Church Catholic

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Pastor: Shannon McCubbins

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Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church Baptist

2361 Mt. Zion Church Road Pastor: Bro. James Crim Sunday: Sun. School 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Service 6:30 p.m.

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Pastor: Timothy Underhill 4VOEBZ 4VO 4DIPPM B N 8PSTIJQ B N Q N Wednesday: Bible Study 6 p.m.

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Presbyterian

Magnolia Cumberland Presbyterian Cumberland Presbyterian

2323 Mt. Sherman Ward Road Magnolia (270) 528-4142 Pastor: Dale Warren Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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UPTON Baptist

Oak Hill Baptist

Southern Baptist

4196 Oak Hill Rd. Sonora (512) 294-4525 Pastor: Jeff Jackson

Minister: Bro. Mike Williams Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m.

Baptist 2200 Friendship Church Road Magnolia – (270) 317-2427 Pastor: Doug Sanders Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.

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Barren Run Baptist Church 3869 Airline Road, Sonora (270) 765-2943

Friendship Baptist Church

Non-Denominational

SONORA Baptist

NEW HAVEN Christian

Rolling Fork Christian Church

Separate Baptist

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Pastor: Daryl Coe

MAGNOLIA Non-denominational

Baptist

Magnolia Baptist Church

Pleasant Ridge Church

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

CHURCH DIRECTORY

MT. SHERMAN Baptist

Baptist

Sunday: Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m.

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Minister: John Smith

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Education

LaRue County Schools

2020 LaRue County School Board members Division 1 – Dawn Conner 270-358-8057 Division 2 – Paul Cooper 270-765-3654 Division 3 – Farrah Pruitt 270-325-4244 Division 4 – Price Smith 270-325-4284 Division 5 – Joanna Hinton 270-325-3854

LaRue County Board of Education 208 College Street, Hodgenville 270-358-4111

EDUCATION

With a total enrollment of approximately 2,400 students, LaRue County Schools are committed to providing all students in grades K-12 an individualized quality learning experiences designed to teach core principals in education, foster critical thinking, expand knowledge and build life skills necessary to succeed in a diverse society. The district also offers a preschool program. From the beginning of their academic career and throughout students develop a sense of Hawk pride that carries over into their adult life. There are four campuses which include Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, LaRue County Middle School and LaRue County High School.

In addition to core elements in education, students may participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities.

The district employs a team of well-trained educators, some specializing in a specific areas of learning, and administrators who oversee the educational experience as a whole.

All visitors are required to sign in at each school office. Every school entrance has a secure vestibule area and is equipped with an intercom system. Led by a five-member school board, district meetings are held the third Monday of the month, except on holidays.

For more information about LaRue County schools visit www. larue.kyschools.us.

Pictured are the members of the 2020-21 LaRue County Board of Education. From left: Superintendent David Raleigh, Board members Dawn Conner, Joanna Hinton, Price Smith, Farrah Pruitt, and Paul Cooper.

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Elementary Schools

LaRue County children are provided an opportunity to begin their academic career at one of two elementary campuses geared for Kindergarten through 5th grade.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (ALES) has an enrollment of approximately 500 students and features Smartboard technology which is outfitted in each classroom.

Students are involved in a variety of youth interest clubs in which they are able to explore opportunities ALES Principal in art, book studies, percussion Crystal Wilkerson ensemble, chess, archery and wrestling. Students are recognized daily for their accomplishments through the school’s student television broadcast WABE news led by the award winning Student Technology Leadership Program.

Abraham Lincoln Elementary is proud to be a PBIS school and has implemented the HAWK Store as part of their PBIS reward system. ALES is also part of the Community Eligibility Provision program and is labeled a Healthy U.S. Gold School and has been recognized for its outstanding Parent Teacher Organization.

Hodgenville Elementary School (HES) has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.

Each primary classroom provides Chromebooks for student use, while each Intermediate classroom has a cart of Chromebooks shared between two classrooms.

With the implementation of Positive HES Principal Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS), Chris Price students are recognized daily for exhibiting good behavior and success in academics through the student television program WHES News. Students who exhibit extraordinary behavior and academic success are recognized monthly through their Hawk Patrol students of the month. Student activities include Academic Team, Beta Club, Hawks Spinners, Kindness Club, Speech and Debate, Good News Club, Cross Country, and Chorus. HES is also part of the Community Eligibility Provision program that provides free breakfast and lunch for every student.

Hodgenville Elementary School 33 Eagle Lane, Hodgenville 270-358-3506

EDUCATION

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School 2101 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville 270-358-4112

HODGENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Middle School LaRue County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students in 6th through 8th grade.

The school provides in-class and online access to all students with laptops that students carry throughout the school day.

Students are offered electives of chorus or band and extracurricular activities include sports, FFA, academic LCMS Principal Christina Boone team, speech, drama, MathCounts, Math Bowl, cheerleading, volleyball, KYA, Science Olympiad, Pep Club, Art Club, and Fitness Clubs.

LaRue County Middle School is known for excelling in local, regional, and statewide titles in both academics and athletics.

LaRue County Middle School LaRue County High School 911 S. Lincoln Blvd. • Hodgenville 270-358-3196

EDUCATION

Alternate Education The Life Connection is a for-profit facility housing state agency children placed through the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children.

Located in a country setting near Sonora, the program provides specialized education services, vocational education services, case management services, psychiatric Alternative Education services, and counseling services D.W. Cruse for approximately 40 students in grades 6-12. Approximately 75 percent of students have significant cognitive deficits such as Mental Retardation or Borderline Intellectual Functioning. The program’s goal is to transition students to foster care or their biological families.

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High School LaRue County High School has an enrollment of approximately 700 students in the 9th through 12th grade. The school offers core courses, as well as courses in business, agriculture and technology. Every student is equipped with a laptop computer to use throughout the school year as part of the LaRue County School District’s 21st Century LCHS Principal Learning Initiative.

Travis Gay LCHS has a strong tradition of band, cheerleading squads, chorus programs, a staterecognized academic team, and nationally-competitive speech and debate teams. Students clubs include FBLA, FFA, TSA, Art, Champions Against Drugs, Choir, Community Volunteer Service, Fellowship of Christian Anybodies, Pep Club, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, Venture Club, Student Council, Sources of Strength and class committees. Athletics include football, basketball, cheerleading, track, cross-country, golf, volleyball, softball, soccer, baseball, tennis and wrestling.

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Hodgenville Elementary School Teacher Tracy Tharp congratulates student Annie Allen during a drive thru graduation celebration. Due to the 2020 pandemic, LaRue County School District opted for drive thru or virtual ceremonies to recognize students at the end of the school year.

On behalf of the LaRue County School District, Superintendent David Raleigh and School Board President Farah Pruitt received a School Choice Proclamation presented by LaRue County Judge Blake Durrett in January 2021.

GO HAWKS

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Set an example for others by using trash and/or recycling receptacles and not littering.

EDUCATION

Make sure your trash cans have lids that can be securely fastened or use bungee cords to hold them in place. If you see litter, pick it up.

Roadway Litter - Tobacco products, mostly cigarette butts, are the most littered item on U.S. roadways (38%). This is followed by paper (22%) and plastic (19%). Most of the litter on roads and highways is caused by people. Research shows that littering along roadways is generated by the following individual actions:

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School Choices There are a variety of school choice options available for children living in LaRue County. Families can choose from traditional public schools, private schools as well as a faith based home school curriculum program.

LaRue County Headstart The LaRue County Headstart is part of the Central Kentucky Community Action Council. Headstart is a good choice for families to help children who may not otherwise have the resources and support necessary to establish a positive foundation in education.

It is a comprehensive program, that offers early childhood education, health nutrition and parent involvement services to both children and families. A bi-lingual staff is also available.

The program promotes school readiness of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. Services are provided in a variety of settings including centers, family child care, and children’s own home. Headstart also provides bus transportation for children to and from the center.

Headstart utilizes online communication tools and other creative methods to keep children and families engaged in education.

Educational materials, including technology aides such as laptops to students and families for distance learning are also provided.

For more information about LaRue County Headstart call 270507-6021.

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EDUCATION

LaRue County Judge Executive Blake Durrett presented a School Choice Proclamation to Headstart Interim Director Tammy Stanley in recognition of providing families with quality education.

Below, New Freedom Christian School was one of four schools recognized by LaRue County during the 2021 School Choice Week. Judge Executive Blake Durrett presented a Proclamation to Director Bro. Dale Owens in recognition of the educational opportunity available to LaRue County children.

New Freedom Christian School New Freedom Christian School provides parents with the opportunity to be involved in their children’s learning as a Bible based homeschooling style of education. The program is tuition based and enrollment consists of preschool age children through twelfth grade, while averaging 45-50 students at one time.

New Freedom uses Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) materials designed for children to work independently in a Christian environment.

The curriculum and environment is intended for every student to acquire the academic information necessary to pursue any career they desire. In addition to academics, students master Godly traits and have the opportunity to participate in choir, sign language and study Spanish, French and Italian.

Described as a community within a community, New Freedom Christian School is a great place to learn in LaRue County.

For more information on New Freedom Christian School call 828-289-7034.

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Kingdom Kids, LLC

Kingdoms Kids Program Director and teacher Kim Meredith received recognition by Proclamation by LaRue County Judge Executive Blake Durrett as part of 2021 School Choice Week.

St. Ann Catholic School Saint Ann’s Catholic School, located at 7500 Howardstown Road in New Haven, is another education option for the children of LaRue County from Kindergarten through eighth grade. The small school has served New Haven, and the surrounding communities, since its establishment in 1910. The school has four contemporary classrooms, restrooms, a kitchen and plenty of room for gatherings. The average student teacher ratio is 5 allowing more individualized attention.

The annual tuition cost is set at $2,300 for 1 student, $2,800 for 2, and $3,300 for 3 or more. Tuition assistance is available through the Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic tuition assistance program to those who qualify. For information on St. Ann’s Catholic School call 502-286-3181.

EDUCATION

Students at St. Ann’s Catholic School have the advantage of smaller class sizes allowing for more individualized learning instruction.

Kingdom Kids is a Bible based educational opportunity in LaRue County for children who are eligible for preschool through fifth grade. The program incorporates Bible stories and Christian traits that are central to positive growth in children.

The program is designed to provide a balance between teacher directed and child directed activities to meet the total needs of the child to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically.

The tuition based private school serves more than 80 children in the county. The campus is part of the Buffalo Church of the Nazarene and students utilize the Chapel on a daily basis as part of their learning experience.

The Christian school based curriculum is derived from Abeka Book, LLC Children who attend Kingdom Kids have the choice of transitioning to LaRue County’s New Freedom Christian School or the LaRue County Public School District. For more information on Kingdom Kids call 270-723-6457.

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ATTRACTIONS AGRICULTURE

LaRue County Cooperative Extension Service

College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Cooperative Extension Service LaRue County Cooperative Extension Service staff from left are Marcy Ward, Daniel Carpenter, Sue Ann McCandless, Misty D. Wilmoth and Patty Holbert.

The LaRue County Extension Service partners with University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University to conduct educational programs through an off-campus information network. Staff deliver educational programs such as newsletters and newspaper columns about various subjects in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and youth development. They work closely with Homemakers clubs, 4-H project clubs and Agriculture commodity groups in the county.

The Extension Service not only offers educational programs for LaRue County farmers, but it also offers educational programs and information for homeowners for lawn and garden care as well.

Information on programs is provided in each week’s newspaper and on local radio programs.

The agriculture agent works with local farmers to help ensure that producers are operating on the most up to date information available to produce top quality crops and livestock and to market those products in the most profitable ways. The agent also assists farmers on field trials and demonstrations to learn more about production practices and show the differences that new practices can make on the farm.

AGRICULTURE

Cooperative Extension Service

Each year, the County Extension Council hosts a Leadership and Awards banquet, spring Extension Expo and a “Reality Store,” a real-life learning experience in budgeting for LaRue County Middle School students.

During the growing season, the Extension staff works with local producers to hold weekly farmers’ markets in the county and special Ag Market Day events.

County agents: Daniel Carpenter, Agriculture and Natural Resources Misty D. Wilmoth, 4-H Youth Development Staff assistants: Sue Ann McCandless and Marcy Ward Patty Holbert, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Assistant LaRue County Cooperative Extension Service 807 Old Elizabethtown Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-3401 • larue.ca.uky.edu

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Each year, our producers plant and harvest crops including tobacco, corn, wheat, soybeans, and fruit, and raise a variety of livestock from cattle to horses, sheep and goats.

From small family farms to large income-producing operations, discover a few of the reasons that make LaRue County a great place to grow.

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Agriculture Groups

The LaRue County AGstravaganza event is held annually on the square in downtown Hodgenville. The event highlights local agriculture, with over 400 in attendance every year.

LaRue County Beef Producers A county beef producer organization aimed at education for higher profits and production, promotion of beef and consumer awareness, administration of CAIP grant fund, scholarships and youth livestock programs. Outdoor activities as well as regular meetings are scheduled throughout the year.

LaRue County Pork Producers Promoting pork products and industry, youth scholarships and community service, this group meets at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Extension office. For more information call Ricky Sherrard at 270-531-4261.

LaRue County Young Farmers Association A continuing education and leadership development program for full and part-time farmers and agriculture related individuals. Major fundraiser: Supporting members drive. The group meets during the fall and winter months on the 1st and 3rd Monday’s at 6:30 p.m. in the LaRue County High School agriculture room. FMI contact Adam Estes, at 270-537-3761.

Contact the LaRue County Extension Service at 270-3583401 for more information concerning commodity groups meetings.

Ag Nutrition

The Extension Office also offers various cooking and nutrition classes throughout the year. Classes are aimed at promoting practical ways to eat healthy and nutritious foods. Each year the Extension service contributes to putting together a locally sourced meal on the square in Hodgenville and uses tasty, nutritional recipes provided through the Kentucky Proud plate-it-up program. Proceeds from the meal go to sponsor agriculture education in LaRue County.

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AGRICULTURE

Livestock Leadership

LaRue County Cattlemen’s Board of Directors meet monthly to plan meetings and activities throughout the year, and give the County Extension Agent input on additional programs that would benefit local cattle farmers.

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Kentucky Ag Education 4-H Field days offer youth an opportunity to learn how to handle, manage and care for livestock.

Proper ways to safely administer vaccines to ensure good animal health. Other practices include deworming, heat synchronization, artificial insemination and drone use on the farm.

In order to be eligible to show livestock through 4-H, youth must obtain a minimum of six hours of educational content through their local 4-H club each year under the direction of a 4-H Certified Livestock leader. They begin earning hours in the fall with the start of the 4-H program year on September 1. Six educational hours are required before participating in state events or to be eligible to tag market animals for show. Hours may be earned by attending the monthly 4-H Livestock Club meetings, or other special educational opportunities provided by the club. Due to the pandemic, several virtual options have also been offered to help members earn their educational hours this year.

LaRue County 4-H student Ella Thomas practices giving a shot during a Beef Field Day.

LaRue County Extension Expo Make plans now to come out to the annual LaRue County Extension Expo. The Expo is an annual event with more than 70 booths, that showcases community services in LaRue County as well as the programs and services offered by the Extension service. While you are there, take a minute to expand your learning by taking part in educational programs and tempt your taste buds with foods available from local beef and goat producers. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it at the Expo. So, come out and discover the LaRue County Extension Expo.

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Located just off the Lincoln Parkway between Hodgenville and Elizabethtown, the Hardin-LaRue Farm Service Agency administers farm commodity and conservation programs as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture including: • Commodity programs for wheat, sorghum, soybeans, barley, oats, wool and milk • Price support loans for corn, soybeans, grain and other crops through Commodity Credit Corporation • Conservation Reserve Program for removal of land from production for 10 years that is highly erodible or near streams. Farmers receive an annual rental payment for the term of the contract • Emergency Disaster Programs offer assistance for major disasters such as tornadoes and floods • Sheep program

Hardin-LaRue FSA USDA Agency Service Center 250 Sportsman Lake Rd. Elizabethtown 270-765-2702 • fsa.usda.gov Weekday hours: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

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LaRue County Conservation District The LaRue County Soil and Water Conservation District works with local landowners to control soil erosion and water pollution to improve the quality of the environment. Established in 1943, the nonprofit agency is one of 121 such districts in Kentucky and is a subdivision of the state government. An eight member board elected by registered voters in the county governs the activities of the conservation district by setting priorities for conservation work to be accomplished and coordinating the federal, state and local resources to carry out programs.

The Conservation District office is located at 306 West Main Street in Hodgenville.

District board meetings are held 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

The LaRue County Conservation District takes part in a tree giveaway program each year at the LaRue County Extension Expo.

LaRue County Conservation District 306 W. Main Street • Hodgenville 270-358-3132 • Weekday hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. larueccd@hotmail.com Educational programs offered by the district: • Conservation writing and art contests • In-school demonstrations •College scholarships • FFA awards sponsor

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Landowner/Farm programs include: • Water Quality Planning Assistance • Agricultural District Establishment • Conservation Cost-Share Program • Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program • Environmental Quality Incentive Program • Dead animal Removal Reimbursement LaRue County Conservation Board Members: Jimmy Brown, Mark Howell, Dewey McCarol, Billy Curle, Merle Edlin, Clint Williams, Kelly Flanders, David Shelton, Chris Thomas (Advisor) and District Coordinator Paula McDowell Wood 49

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It is our belief that in order to conserve our resources, we must find alternative ways to Reduce our waste, increase the Reuse of materials, and Recycle whenever possible. We are available to all residents of Hodgenville and LaRue County, as a drop-off center for acceptable recyclable material.

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• Toner and Ink Cartridges • Rechargeable Equipment Batteries • Packing Peanuts and paper • Scrap Metal • Pallets WE DO NOT TAKE: Plastic wraps or bags of any kind, motor oil, chemical bottles, Styrofoam, paint, PVC pipe, vinyl siding or plastics without the numbers 1-7 located in the chasing arrows triangle.

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Industry in LaRue County continues to grow, so the LaRue County School system is partnering with area technology centers and industry leaders to offer training for their students to enable them to immediately enter the workforce after graduation, by being ‘work and career ready’.

LaRue County High School students have the opportunity to enroll in various courses at the Nelson County Area Technology center which is in the process of transitioning into a regional career academy.

LaRue County Superintendent David Raleigh said working with the Nelson County center opens up new learning opportunities and career pathways for his students.

Students participating in health science classes engage remotely using Google Classroom, video and other resources. Hands-on instruction in other trades such as carpentry and electrical work are conducted at the Bardstown center, as well as an automotive department class.

The center is part of the New Skills for Youth Grant, a planning grant awarded collectively to Nelson County, LaRue County, Marion County and Bardstown Independent school districts to look at how the districts can create a “regional academy” to provide career and technical education to all students and increase access

to dual credit opportunities, post-secondary pathways, work-based learning experiences and industry-recognized credentials and certificates.

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Combine this with employees having skills and experience that is unrivaled in the uniform manufacturing industry enables us to produce some of the best uniforms in the world.

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Since 1961 Nationwide Uniform has manufactured uniforms for Public Safety Professionals, U.S. Postal Service, and all branches of the U.S. Military.

In our Sewing and Cutting facilities we use the most technologically advanced equipment.

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Early historic downtown Hodgenville square.

Milling and distilling to modern industry: a history of LaRue Industry For much of LaRue County’s history industry has been limited to flour mills and distilleries. Hodgenville itself lends its name from the local mill owned by a Robert Hodgens. Hodgens’ Mill became the first mill to be founded on the Nolin River in 1789 and the plantation land surrounding the mill owned by Hodgens’ was eventually used to create the town of Hodgenville in 1818.

Visitors to town might notice a large concrete grain silo on the west side of town which is the only standing remnant of the Hodgenville Roller Mill. The roller mill was in operation through the late 19th century to the early 1970’s and sold brands such as “Belle of LaRue” and “Old Kentucky Home” to the local community. In an age before supermarkets when many people grew their own food, the mills that once dotted LaRue County served as a backbone for the local community.

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milling in the history of the county. In the eastern part of the county Wattie Boone, cousin of frontiersman Daniel Boone, founded the first distillery on Knob Creek around the 1780’s around modern day Athertonville. Thomas Lincoln, father of Abraham Lincoln, is believed to have once worked at the Boone Distillery while they lived in the area. The fine waters of Knob Creek both provided drinking water for the future president but also served well for the production of whiskey.

In 1867, John Atherton founded a distillery on Knob Creek, an operation which would find great success. Atherton opened another distillery on the opposite side of Knob Creek and founded the town of Athertonville for his workers. At one time, over 200 people worked at the distilleries and Athertonville had a rail line running from New Haven, a hotel, a large general store, a post office, and a booming community. The Atherton Distillery was not

only the largest employer in the county but was also considered the largest sour mash whiskey distillery in the world. The arrival of Prohibition in 1919 however spelled the end to much of Athertonville’s prosperity.

Even though whiskey would be produced for several decades after the repeal of prohibition, it again never reached the heights of pre-1919 Athertonville.

Today, LaRue County hosts a variety of new industries that both provide employment for people of the county and serve as a source of pride for the community.

Global exports range from car airbag parts to wooden whiskey and wine barrels.

LaRue County finds itself strategically located in the heart of Kentucky with easy access to major road arteries such as I-65.

While Abraham Lincoln may be LaRue County’s most famous claim to fame, the things that the county produces continue to help the community thrive.

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Industry BFT Logistics 657 W. Main Street Hodgenville 270-358-5987 Cumberland Products 50 Commerce Pkwy.

Hodgenville 270-358-0261 cumberlandproductsinc.com Eagle Thermoplastics, Inc. 120 Commerce Pkwy.

Hodgenville 270-358-0100 eaglelabdish.com

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Freddy’s Custom Cabinets 2156 Greensburg Rd. Buffalo 270-325-3418 or 270-537-5708 Hodgenville Machine & Tool 142 Global Dr. Hodgenville 270-358-0206 Industrial Parts Services (IPS) 133 Commerce Pkwy.

Hodgenville 502-413-5303 ips-press.com Konsei USA Inc. 401 Commerce Pkwy.

Hodgenville 270-358-0145 konsei.co.jp

R.E. Williams Company 215 Commerce Pkwy.

Hodgenville 270-766-8283 or 270-358-3693 Ronnie’s Custom Cabinets 420 Stiles Ford Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-4425

N.S.U. Corporation 9385 Sonora Rd. Sonora 270-369-7096 MasterBuilt Cabinets 5130 North L&N Tpk. Hodgenville 270-325-3578 masterbuiltcabinets.com Midwest Logistics Systems 2775 Weldon Loop Rd. Upton, KY 270-320-9487 midwestlogisticssystems.com

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Walters Cabinets, Inc. 4405 Old Elizabethtown Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-4746 walterscabinets.com

Track Shacks 501 West High St. Hodgenville 270-358-5262 trackshacks.com

Zak Cooperage 9372 Bardstown Rd. Hodgenville 502-549-9663 zakcooperage.com

Businesses

Lincoln Tool, Inc. 200 Commerce Pkwy.

Hodgenville 270-358-9698 Nationwide Uniform Corporation 235 Shepherdsville Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-4173

Southeast DME 285 Commerce Pkwy.

Hodgenville 270-358-8365 southeastdme.com

Abound Credit Union 299 Lincoln Dr. Hodgenville 270-358-5987 Bank of Buffalo 2441 Greensburg Rd.212 W. Main Street Buffalo 2375 Lincoln Farm Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-5987 Hometown IGA 93 Shawnee Dr. Hodgenville 270-358-3705

LaRue County Board of Education 208 College St. Hodgenville 270-358-4111

Magnolia Bank 794 Old Elizabethtown Rd. P.O. Box 188, Hodgenville 270-358-3111 magnoliabank.com

Lincoln National Bank 41 Lincoln Sq. Hodgenville 270-358- 4562 mylnb.com

Save-A-Lot Food Store 102 S. Lincoln Dr. Hodgenville 270-358-3109

LG&E 650 LG&E Rd. Magnolia 270-324-3246

Sunrise Manor Nursing Home Signature Healthcare 717 N. Lincoln Blvd.

Hodgenville 270-358-3103 shcatsunrisemanor.com

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Hodgenville Family Medicine

HMH Medical Group Hodgenville Family Medicine opened in 2019 and is a 7,400 square-foot state-ofthe-art facility, and is located at 145 Lincoln Drive in Hodgenville.

Dr. Wesley Moore, D.O., Dr. Kerry Gusler, D.O, and Shauna Johnson, an advanced practice nurse practitioner will continue to see existing patients as well as new patients in the facility by appointment. Along with primary care, lab and diagnostic services are available at the location.

room, a draw station for labs performed at HMH, and an x-ray unit. There is also a shelled space that can be utilized for additional imaging modalities or rehab services in the future.

Hardin Memorial Health celebrated 66 years of service in 2020 and is now part of the Baptist Health health care system. HMH is now one of the largest healthcare systems in Kentucky serving approximately 400,000 residents in 10 Central Kentucky counties including LaRue County. For more information call 270-979-3241.

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PTA of Hodgenville The Physical Therapy Associates Hodgenville location completed an expansion of their facility located at 632 S. Lincoln Boulevard n Hodgenville in February 2020.

The new facility houses an Astroturf floor which simulates a grass field. This will allow patients who are recuperating to practice walking on uneven surfaces while in a safe environment.

Plyometric boxes, hurdles, a push pull sled, and batting cages are among the items available for use in the facility.

The new addition allows residents of LaRue County the convenience of not having to travel out of county for these types of therapy services and offers new gym program options for their patients.

The center is also working towards including educational seminars, coaching classes, and exercise classes in the future.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and is closed for lunch from 12 - 1 p.m.

For more information call 270-3589765 or email PTAHodgenville@gmail. com.

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Healthcare Providers CHIROPRACTORS PHARMACIES Commonwealth Family Chiropractic 631 Tanner Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-7070

Lincoln Parkway Pharmacy 117 Lincoln Dr. Hodgenville 270-358-2117

MENTAL HEALTH

DENTISTS

Walgreens Pharmacy 415 N. Lincoln Blvd.

Hodgenville 270-358-3186

COMMUNITY LIVING

S. Scott Boley, DMD 1031 Old E-town Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-8822 Hodgenville Family Dentistry Eric Veal Leah Viola 104 N. Walters Ave. Hodgenville 270-358-3189

EYE CARE

South Dixie Pharmacy 12134 S. Dixie Hwy. Sonora 270-949-3494

Lincoln Way 106 Greensburg Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-6088

NURSING HOME

Sunrise Manor Signature Healthcare 717 N. Lincoln Blvd.

Hodgenville 270-358-3103

PHYSICAL PALLIATIVE CARE THERAPY Hosparus Health 105 Diecks Dr. Elizabethtown 270-737-6300 or 1-800-264-0521

Physical Therapy Associates 632 S. Lincoln Blvd.

Hodgenville 270-358-9765

PHYSICIANS

Balanced Health 928 Old Elizabethtown Rd. Suite 6 Hodgenville 270-735-3435 Hodgenville Clinic 207 W. Main St. Hodgenville 270-358-3829 Baptist Health Medical Group Family Medicine 11969 South Dixie Hwy. Sonora 270-369-9706

AREA HOSPITALS

Baptist Health Hardin 913 N. Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown 270-706-1212 Flaget Memorial Hospital 4305 New Shepherdsville Rd. Bardstown 502-350-5000

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Lincoln Trail District Health – LaRue County 215 E. Main St. Hodgenville 270-358-3844 Baptist Health Medical Group Family Medicine 145 Lincoln Drive Hodgenville 270-979-3241

HEALTHCARE

Vision First 109 S. Walters Ave. Hodgenville 270-358-8141

Smith Drug Company 104 N. Lincoln Blvd.

Hodgenville 270-358-3306

Communicare Inc. 80 Phillips Ln. Hodgenville 270-358-5667

LaRue County School personnel received their first dose of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine in Fenruary 2021.

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Volunteer Opportunities There are several organizations in LaRue and surrounding counties that are always appreciative of volunteers. Call their offices to check on requirements which could include screening, background check, application and training.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park 2995 Lincoln Farm Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-3137 - nps.gov/abli American Red Cross Hardin/LaRue Branch 405 W Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown 270-765-4979 Big Brothers/Sisters Hardin/LaRue Branch 2608 Ring Rd. Ste. 106 Elizabethtown 270-769-5225 Community Health Clinic of Hardin, LaRue, Meade, Grayson and Breckinridge Counties

114 E Memorial Dr. Elizabethtown 270-763-9589 Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland 300 Peterson Dr. Elizabethtown 270-769-6997 Hosparus Health of Central Kentucky Hospice (opportunities include patient support, thrift shop and administrative duties) 105 Diecks Dr. Elizabethtown Members of the LaRue County FFA members volunteer monthly to 270-737-6300 assist in the Feeding America food distribution.

LaRue County Community Action Central Kentucky Community Action 120 S. Greensburg St. Hodgenville 270-358-3937

LaRue County Reads Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Hodgenville Elementary School Call 270-358-8334.

Warm Blessings Non-profit providing meals and other services to those in need.

609 E. Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown 270-763-9276

Animal Services ANIMAL CONTROL Hardin County Animal Shelter 220 Peterson Dr., Elizabethtown 270-769-3428

VETERINARY SERVICES

LaRue County Animal Clinic 121 Shepherdsville Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-4474 laruecountyanimalclinic. com

Plantation Veterinary Clinic 7558 New Jackson Hwy. Hodgenville 270-324-4488 plantationveterinaryclinic. com

Animal Supply Stores

F&F Tack, Feed and Deli 2669 Dan Dunn Rd. Hodgenville 270-870-4901

A county license is required for all dogs owned in LaRue County.

The cost of license range from $1 to $6, and can be purchased at the LaRue County Judge Executive’s office at the LaRue County Courthouse. For more information call 270-324-3823 or 270-234-4068.

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Horse and Hound Supply 889 Bennett Rd. Buffalo 270-932-1748 horseandhoundsupply.com Sonora Farm Supply 189 S. Maple St. Sonora 270-949-2276 sonorafarmsupply.com Southern States 310 W. Water St. Hodgenville 270-358-3143 southernstates.com

county does not operate its own shelter, local strays are taken to Hardin County Animal Shelter.

The Hardin County Animal Shelter is located at 220 Peterson Drive in Elizabethtown.

More information about the shelter can be found by calling 270-769-3428 or on their website https://hcky.org/ animal-control-department/.

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Recreation CAMPGROUNDS Glendale Campground 4566 Sportsman Lake Rd. Elizabethtown 270-369-7755

Little Patch of Heaven Campground 2289 Templin Ave.

HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE

Abe’s Pay Lake 228 Historic Lincoln Trail Hodgenville 270-358-2248

Ace Hardware 99 Shawnee Dr. Hodgenvile 270-358-0404 Hometown Mini Mart 1006 Lincoln Farm Rd. Hodgenville 270-358-8811

PUBLIC LAKES

HUNTING

Lincoln Lodge Campsite 2768 Lincoln Farm Rd. Hogenville 270-358-0005

McDougal Lake Boat ramp available Hwy 916 Hodgenville

My Old Kentucky Home 668 Loretto Rd. Bardstown 502-348-3502

Salem Lake Boat ramp available Hwy 1832 Hodgenville

Rolling Fork Wildlife Management Area Off Hwy 84 2,890 acres in Nelson and LaRue Counties. Primitive Camping is allowed in designated area only during Turkey and Deer Seasons.

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Elizabethtown Cross Roads Campground 209 Tunnel Hill Rd. Elizabethtown 270-737-7600

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White Acres Campground 3022 Boston Rd. Bardstown 502-348-9677

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Event Calendar May 2021 Goodtime Cruisers May 15: Cruise-in on the Square 4-8 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Memorial Day, May 31: Park will be open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET.

June 2021 Farmers Market Farmers Market at LaRue County High School parking lot.

Goodtime Cruisers June 19: Cruise-in at Creekfront Park in Hodgenville at 2 p.m.

July 2021 Farmers Market Farmers Market at LaRue County High School parking lot.

Goodtime Cruisers July 17: Cruise-in on the Square 4-8 p.m.

LaRue County Fair July 29: The longest running county fair in Kentucky.

August 2021 AGstravaganza August 14: Annual farm-to-table meal showcasing LaRue County agriculture.

Goodtime Cruisers August 21: Cruise-in on the Square 4-8 p.m.

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was created on this date in 1916.

Founders Day is an opportunity for parks to show their pride, connect with their visitors, and reflect on the importance of the National Park Service mission.

September 2021 Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP park hours Labor Day, September 3: Park will go to winter schedule and be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The Visitor Center and Memorial Building close at 5 p.m.

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October 2021 Lincoln Days October 2-3: Celebrate Lincoln at a two day festival with music, food, booths, Pioneer Games, Railsplitting Contests and more. Visit www.lincolndays.org for more details.

City of Hodgenville Trick or treat on the Square LaRue County Chamber of Commerce costume contest. Date to be announced. For more information call 270-358-3411.

Goodtime Cruisers September 18: Cruise-in on the Square 4-8 p.m.

Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree 67th Anniversary Celebration In September, the Lincoln Jamboree will be celebrating its 67th Anniversary. For more information call 270-358-3545.

Relay for Life September 2021: Relay for Life celebratory event at Creekfront Park in Hodgenville.

Iron Horse Festival September 11: Iron Horse Festival in New Haven celebrates the impact of locomotives and the railroad on the community of New Haven.

Cissal Hill Big Wheel Race Annual Cissal Hill Big Wheel Race for ALS. For more information visit www. facebook.com/Cissalhillbigwheel/

November 2021

Light up Hodgenville November 19 (tentative): Light up Hodgenville

December 2021 Christmas Blessings Christmas Blessings continues the work of Santa’s Helpers by collecting and delivering donated toys to children and families. For more information contact the coordinator, Nathan Wheeler, at 270-735-7970.

February 2022 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday February 12: Abraham Lincoln Birthday Observance and Luncheon.

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Lincoln Days Festival October 2-3, 2021

Cissal Hill Big Wheel Race

LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2022

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Advertiser Index

Art Gypsy Auto City by Wright’s 210 Bank of Buffalo City of Hodgenville Claycomb Law Office Cumberland Products Inc./Partnership Packaging Denise Brooks - State Farm Diana C. Aubrey Piano Studio Dr. Brian Brill Gardner Electric Garrett’s Furniture Harned Auctioneers, LLC Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market Hodgenville Housing Authority Hodges Auction Company Humfleet Pressure Washing Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree Laha’s Red Castle LaRue Baptist Church LaRue-Carey Insurance LaRue County Chamber of Commerce LaRue County Extension Service LaRue County Fiscal Court/Litter Free LaRue County Fiscal Court/Recycling LaRue County Public Library Lewis Auction Company/Platinum Plus Realty

The oldest continuously operating business in LaRue County, the LaRue County Herald News has been reporting local news for more than 130 years.

In 1879, the first newspaper published in LaRue County was a monthly paper called the Public Advertiser. The paper was printed upstairs over the T.P. Howard General Store about where Smith Drug Store is located on Lincoln Boulevard today. On May 6, 1885, the first issue of The LaRue County 40 Shawnee Drive Hodgenville, KY 42748 62

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Lincoln Days Lincoln Lodge Lincoln Museum Lincoln National Bank Lincoln Parkway Pharmacy Magnolia Bank Nationwide Uniform Phelps Heating and Cooling Plowshares Farm Price Smith - KY Farm Bureau Quarry Hill Monument R & R Hardwood Flooring Randy’s Auto and Towing Ray’s Hodgenville Grill Save A Lot of Hodgenville Smith Drug Company, Inc. Southern States Hardin Cooperative The LaRue County Herald News U.S. Bancorp Vibe Coffee West Point Bank William R. Rust Funeral Home – Hodgenville Chapel

Thank you to all the advertisers that made this publication a reality. wwAdditional copies of the publication are available by calling The LaRue County Herald News at 270-358-3118. #shoplocal

Herald News, the county’s first weekly newspaper, was published

by C.C. Howard and attorney J.E. Wright in the same building used to print the Public Advertiser.

The LaRue County Herald News office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The newspaper publishes each Wednesday with a circulation of about 3,200. Its website, www.laruecountyherald.com, is updated daily with breaking news, obituaries and local stories of interest.

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LaRue County’s Resilience Amid the Pandemic LaRue County was not an exception to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced by all communities throughout Kentucky and across the nation over the past year.

In fact, LaRue County became a virtual reality for residents and visitors alike. But, that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

While many of the traditional events, celebrations and happenings unique to the county were interrupted, out of an abundance of caution, it led the way to re thinking, renovating and renewing. Despite it all, the spot on the map noted as the birthplace LaRue County High School Senior JT Holcomb is photographed by family members during of Abraham Lincoln is now even the 2020 Virtual Graduation. more accessible to the world around it because of the digital exposure it many activities were geared to an onlook, expanded restaurant, dining and got through online celebrations, video line audience. However, this year in-pergift shop amenities as well as seasonal and audio presentations, and other son Lincoln look-a-likes will be donning activities and outdoor camping on the innovative ways of sharing all that we grounds - for an especially grand come- a tall hat and perhaps a face mask. have to offer.

With a more relaxed post pandemic back in 2021. Of course, there is a full A year after the start of the panenvironment, visitors are welcomed back list of country and bluegrass music endemic, new, existing and historic tertainers expected to take the stage this to explore the indoor and outdoor venvenues are again open to the public. ues alike. From the Abraham Lincoln year, which is what has always brought Special events such as antique car people from all across the country back National Birthplace Park, historic sites, shows are making their way back to newly expanded hiking and biking to Hodgenville year after year.

Hodgenville and Lincoln enthusiasts trails and beautiful lakes to new shops, In addition, the customarily celeare sure to be sighted around every restaurants, industries and of course the brated Lincoln Days weekend is set to corner of the county. circle in downtown Hodgenville, there is happen in October. The 2020 celebraThe well-known Joel Ray’s Lincoln tion had a different look than usual and something here for everyone.

Jamboree has reopened with a fresh

Volunteers help with food distribution to LaRue County residents amid the 2020 pandemic.

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