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Evertyhing you need to know about Central Kentucky
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Contents We Study 6 Letter From Mayor LInda Gorton 37 Where Area colleges and universities 8 Bluegrass Real Estate Market & The Arts 38 Culture Art, music, theater, dance & history 10 Why We Love the Bluegrass Bourbon & basketball, horses & history
Where We Live & Learn 12 16 18 28 30 32 34 36
Fayette County/Lexington Madison County/Richmond Scott County/Georgetown Jessamine County/Nicholasville Franklin County/Frankfort Clark County/Winchester Woodford County/Versailles Bourbon County/Paris
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Information on education, health care, business, recreation and entertainment
In the Spotlight 14 15 17 19 29 31 33 35 37
Horse Capital of the World Bluegrass Weather Spoon bread at Boone Tavern Natural Bridge & Red River Gorge is bluegrass really blue? Kentucky Proud UK Basketball kentucky Bourbon Trail Burgoo Coach John Calipari Photo: UK Athletics
Editor: John Lynch Deputy Editor: Katie Saltz
2019 Lexington Relocation Guide is published by 14 Lexington Family Magazine Central Kentucky’s premier parenting publication.
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138 E. Reynolds Rd. # 201 • Lexington, Kentucky 40517 (859) 223-1765 • www.lexingtonfamily.com info@lexingtonfamily.com Lexington Relocation Guide 2019
Your Child’s Future Starts Here. In 2018, our students ...
Were admitted to 309 colleges and universities, including all 10 of the nation's best colleges as rated by U.S. News and World Report Included 51 National Merit Semi-Finalists
The Path to Success Includes: Art and music instruction in every school. World language offerings in Spanish, Japanese and Chinese beginning in kindergarten. One of the nation’s only pre-K through 12th grade International Baccalaureate campuses. Advanced magnet and specialized programs in language immersion, pre-engineering, creative and performing arts, math, science and technology, liberal arts and biomedicine. Career-themed pathways in the Academies of Lexington to better prepare students for college and professional success.
Earned 16 perfect ACT scores
Were admitted to all 8 Ivy League schools
Received $103.7 million in scholarship offers
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Letter
Mayor FROM THE
County Government Lexington-Fayette Urban OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Linda Gorton Mayor
of Hello everyone. As Mayor our the first to welcome you to be to me Lexington, allow exciting city! make Lexington your next If you’ve already decided to ighing have you! If you’re still we home, we are so excited to join us here in Lexington. your options, we hope you ous rural thriving downtown, gorge , my no eco g on str r ou of cost We are proud ons of higher education, low uti tit ins ls, oo sch c bli pu landscape, top-class safety of our and see for everyone, and the do to s ng thi of nty ple , ing of liv community. ce to live, high nationally as a great pla We’re consistently ranked me join us! work and raise a family. Co Sincerely,
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Community Montessori School has been providing a “Good Start” for children since 1970. We provide programs for Toddlers (18 months–3 years), Primary (ages 3–6), Elementary (grades 1–6), and Middle School (grades 7–8). New for Fall 2019: an additional Toddler Classroom!
725 Stone Road (859) 277-4805 cmsmontessori.org
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Where We Live
Real Estate Market: Steady Growth
Home Ownership Is Sure Bet in Bluegrass
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he Central Kentucky region’s purchase, as well as bringing discouraged will continue to be extremely strong throughout the Central Kentucky area.” real estate market is flourishing. buyers back into the market.” All major economic indicators This demand has pushed prices up for Even with a historically steady price point to this continuing through the Fayette and many of the surrounding increase, residents in the area enjoy counties. housing affordability rates not seen in remainder of the year – a powerful combination of low mortgage rates, The median price for homes many parts of the country. With the national median home increasing inventory, rising incomes and throughout the region was $168,900 in higher consumer confidence. 2018, up 6% from $160,000 in 2017. In price reaching north of $250,000, the Demand for housing in the area, as Lexington, that number hit $200,100. Bluegrass region offers residents good At the start of 2019, as the supply of value and the chance to build equity if in many places across the country, has outpaced supply for several years. available homes increased, prices started they decide to purchase a property. And, although that is still happening to level off and homes stayed on the In fact, when the real estate market locally, the lack of inventory bottomed out just over a issues that has plagued buyers decade ago, the local market “With the national median home price reaching for so long is starting to fade. steady with a drop north of $250,000, the Bluegrass offers good value remained Recently, the total number of under 2% in home values and the chance to build equity.” – Al Blevins of homes on the market has before they started to rise increased year-over-year, again just a few years later. giving buyers more options when they market a little longer. The area is home to a diverse economy start their search. “Buyers will enjoy a more favorable that includes healthcare, education, Al Blevins, President of Lexingtonmarket for the next several months as technology and financial fields but also Bluegrass Association of Realtors, says more and more listings should become boasts unique and interesting trades that continued inventory increases available,” Blevins said. that continue to expand like Kentucky’s coupled with a bump in new listings is a “The spring months, typically the signature equine and bourbon good sign for real estate in the Bluegrass second quarter, which starts in April, is industries. region. when most people list their homes for It’s no surprise that Central “Buyers have been limited in selection sale. Kentucky’s population growth exceeds for some time now, and this new trend “With interest rates still at historically the rest of the state by double. opens up choices for those looking to low levels, the real estate market People simply want to live and work in this area – it offers most everything someone could want – a low cost of living index coupled with educational opportunities, health care choices, $210,000 family activities, arts and culture, outdoor and nature experiences and a $200,000 bustling economy.
lexington Median Residential Sales Price
$190,000
Your Home Buying Resource
$180,000 $170,000 $160,000 $150,000 $140,000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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Visit LBAR.com to search the most upto-date homes for sale and find the most accurate property listings in the central Kentucky area. You can also search for a REALTOR® – there are more than 3,300 in the 26-county region represented by LBAR – and discover more buying and selling resources to help you along the way. n Lexington Relocation Guide 2019
Lots of fun, interactive exhibits for kids and family. Visit the Explorium for a “funtastic” time!
Over 9 Galleries of interactive fun! Camps, Birthday Parties, Field Trips ...and More! 440 W. Short St. • Lexington, KY 40507 Located in The Square
The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency, supports Explorium with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts
www.explorium.com 859-258-3253
Ranked College in the South (2014-15)
Top 5 for five-straight years (2011-16) Top 15 in new regional university category (2016-19) – U.S. News & World Report
Offering Undergrad, Grad and Degree-Completion Just 10 miles south of Lexington along the beautiful Kentucky Palisades
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Multiple High School academic and sports camps (for all ages) also available!
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Things to Do in the Bluegrass
Horse Farms
Lexington bills itself as the Horse Capital of the World for good reason. Not only is it home to Keeneland Race Track, the city is ringed by some of the world’s most famous horse farms. Numerous companies offer tours of the area’s top farms.
Keeneland
Founded in 1936, Keeneland Race Track is a cherished jewel in the world of thoroughbreds, both in racing and in breeding as an auction house. Open for racing for three weeks in April and October, Keeneland is a charming site to see the world’s best thoroughbreds up close and personal.
UK Basketball
Big Blue Nation breeds such fanaticism that it only seems true that you can be arrested for not knowing the starting lineup of the Cats. UK is the NCAA’s winningest basketball program, has won eight national titles, and no one in town will let you forget it.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Bourbon is a $3 billion, signature industry in Kentucky, the birthplace of bourbon. The Ky. Bourbon Trail features nine distilleries in Central Kentucky, including Wild Turkey, Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam.
Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge State Park
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Nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest east of Lexington, The Gorge’s scenic beauty and extensive hiking trails attract thousands of visitors every year. Its intricate canyon system features more than 100 natural sandstone arches. The adjacent state park, National Bridge, is named for the area’s largest sandstone arch, which spans 78 feet and is 65 feet high.
Mammoth Cave National Park Located in South-Central Kentucky and home to the world’s longest known cave system (more than 400 explored miles), Mammoth Cave offers lighted tours ranging from one to six hours. Two tours, lit only by visitor-carried paraffin lamps, are popular alternatives to the electric-lit routes.
Mary Todd Lincoln Home
Located in downtown Lexington, the house is the family home of the wife of Abraham Lincoln. Opened in 1977, the home became the first house museum in America to honor a First Lady.
Ashland, Henry Clay Estate
A registered National Historic Landmark, Ashland was the 19th century home of the Kentucky statesman known as the Great Compromiser. The grounds are open for free year round, and guided tours of the 18-room mansion run March through December.
Kentucky Horse Park
A top tourist destination for horse lovers, the Horse Park hosted the 2010 World Equestrian Games and is home to horse shows and events year round in the outdoor Rolex Stadium or the indoor Alltech Arena. The park also is home to retired thoroughbreds and houses the International Museum of the Horse.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
A short drive from Lexington, in Harrodsburg, Shaker Village sits among 3,000 acres and was home to the third largest Shaker community in the U.S. Once known as the Shaking Quakers, this sect was led by women and is now famous for its distinctive wood furniture. Tours, dining and lodging are available. Lexington Relocation Guide 2019
We Inspire Students for Life
THE PLACE WHERE
CREATIVITY
GROWS Something for everyone at the Living Arts & Science Center. From art & science classes for pre-schoolers to adults, no school day classes and summer camps to Lexington’s ONLY Planetarium, and premier family events like Discovery Nights, Discovery Saturdays + Family Workshops, Family Fun Day and the Day of the Dead Festival, the LASC brings art & science alive for all ages.
PreK-12th Grade Learn more: www.trinitylex.org 859.271.0079
Find a full list of upcoming classes and community events at LASCLEX.org We look forward to seeing you at the LASC...the place where creativity grows.
Located in Downtown Lexington at the corner of North Martin Luther King Blvd. and 4th Street
For complete listings of exhibits, events, field trips and to register for classes for kids, teens & adults visit LASCLEX.org or call (859) 252-5222 for more information.
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Fayette County /// Lexington
Be Sure to Visit... Keeneland. Get an intimate, up-close look at big-time thoroughbred racing at a racetrack marked by stone fences and buildings. Learn why Lexington is the Horse Capital of the World. Plus, get the best corned beef sandwiches in town.
Did You Know? Early settlers named the area after the site of the opening battle of the Revolutionary War at Lexington, Massachusetts. Fayette County was named in honor of Marquis de Lafayette, France’s largest supporter of the American Revolution in 1780. 12
fayette county at a glance Population:
321,595
White: 71.4% Hispanic: 7.2%
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Black: 15.2% Asian: 4.2%
Cost of Living Index:
Education: (2013-2017) High school graduate or higher People 25+ years = 90.5% Bachelor’s degree or higher People 25+ years = 41.8%
Cities: Lexington (1775) Unemployment Rate: 3.5 (National Avg. 3.8)
Median Household Income: $53,013 (2017) 95.0 (U.S. avg: 100)
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Median Home Price: $200,100 (Through 2018) 40502: $327,000 40503: $199,500 40504: $153,000 40505: $130,000 40507: $275,000 40508: $138,500 40509: $263,000
40510: $431,000 40513: $360,000 40514: $218,900 40515: $245,000 40516: $165,000 40517: $139,000
Largest Employers University of Kentucky
12,800
Fayette County Public Schools
5,900
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Govt.
2,945
Amazon
2,700
Conduent (Xerox)
2,500
Veterans Medical Center
2,086 Lexington Relocation Guide 2019
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for those new to catholic school and enrolling in grades K - 8th for the 2019 - 2020 school year*. For more information email admissions@sppslex.org to schedule your tour today! Short Street Campus: 423 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 254-9257
Early Childhood Campus: 133 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 233-0921
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Most insurance accepted: Medicaid, Spectera, Davis, Medicare, Eyemed, and medical insurance. www.lexingtonfamily.com
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Utilities Electric Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp (859) 885-4191 / www.bgenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (a PPL company) (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Natural Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 / www.columbiagasky.com Sewer Lexington-Fayette Urban County Govt. (859) 258-3461 / www.lexingtonky.gov Water Kentucky American Water (800) 678-6301 / www.kentuckyamwater.com Cable/Internet DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com Mediacom Cable (800) 479-2082 / www.mediacomcable.com MetroNet Lexington (859) 785-1100 / www.metronetinc.com
Spectrum (877) 772-2253 / www.spectrum.com Windstream (859) 255-0200 / www.windstream.com
Schools
Hospitals
Fayette County Public Schools 701 East Main St., Lexington, Ky., 40502 (859) 381-4100 www.fcps.net Total Enrollment: 41,845
Baptist Health 1740 Nicholasville Road (859) 260-6100 www.baptisthealth.com CHI Saint Joseph Women’s Hospital Saint Joseph East 170 N Eagle Creek Dr. (859) 967-2273 www.chisaintjosephhealth.org St. Joseph Hospital 1 St. Joseph Dr. / (859) 313-1000 www.chisaintjosephhealth.org Lexington Clinic 1221 South Broadway (859) 258-4000 www.lexingtonclinic.com UK Healthcare
1000 Limestone St. (859) 323-5000 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu
Fayette County Preschool (141) Elementary Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40502 Ashland Elementary (315) Cassidy Elementary (729) Glendover Elementary (625) Julius Marks Elementary (678) Breckinridge Elementary (617) Zip Code: 40503 Clays Mill Elementary (556) Stonewall Elementary (731) Wellington Elementary (757) Zip Code: 40504 Cardinal Valley Elementary (620) Garden Springs Elementary (438)
Horse Capital of the World
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ouisville may have the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May, but the year-round heart of the horse industry beats in Central Kentucky. Champion horses, who reportedly thrive on the calciumladen limestone in the Bluegrass, are bred here. After their racing days, those champions stand at stud at the area’s farms. The annual yearling horse sales at Keeneland draw international buyers who spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars on Thoroughbreds.
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Consider these other numbers: 400+ horse farms; $3 billion economic impact; 40,000+ jobs; 320,000+ horses in the state (one for every 12 people); and No. 1 – for Keeneland Race Track, which has been ranked the top track in North America. Keeneland’s spring and fall meets draw the world’s best horses, trainers and jockeys. The track’s intimate, picturesque setting is a favorite among Bluebloods and railbirds alike.
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Bluegrass Weather Report Average Temperature by Month (High and Low) With Precipitation Totals
James Lane Allen Elementary (504) Picadome Elementary (513) Zip Code: 40505 Arlington Elementary (309) Deep Springs Elementary (549) Dixie Elementary (587) Mary Todd Elementary (527) Northern Elementary (496) Yates Elementary (466) Zip Code: 40507 Harrison Elementary (260) Zip Code: 40508 Booker T. Washington Elementary (289) Maxwell Elementary (543) (Spanish Immersion Magnet) William Wells Brown Elementary (325) Zip Code: 40509 Athens-Chilesburg Elementary (776) Brenda Cowan Elementary (Coming in 2019) Garrett Morgan Elementary (758) Liberty Elementary (755) (Spanish Immersion Magnet) Zip Code: 40511 Coventry Oak Elementary (596) Meadowthorpe Elementary (501) Russell Cave Elementary (293) Sandersville Elementary (614) Zip Code: 40513 Rosa Parks Elementary (723) Zip Code: 40515 Squires Elementary (632) Veterans Park Elementary (767) Zip Code: 40517 Landsdowne Elementary School (589) Millcreek Elementary (577) Southern Elementary (575) Tates Creek Elementary (659)
Middle Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40502 Morton Middle School (776) Zip Code: 40503 Jessie Clark Middle (1,109) SCAPA at Bluegrass (279) www.lexingtonfamily.com
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Zip Code: 40504 Beaumont Middle (964) Zip Code: 40505 Bryan Station Middle (731) (Spanish Immersion Magnet) Crawford Middle (729) Zip Code: 40508 Lexington Traditional Magnet School (456) Zip Code: 40509 Edythe J. Hayes Middle (1,116) Zip Code: 40511 Leestown Middle (919) Winburn Middle (775) Zip Code: 40517 Southern Middle (843) Tates Creek Middle (790)
High Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40502 Henry Clay High (2,107) Zip Code: 40509 Frederick Douglass High (1,202) Zip Code: 40503 Lafayette High (2,229) Zip Code: 40505 Bryan Station High (1,513) Zip Code: 40513 Paul Laurence Dunbar High (1,963) Zip Code: 40517 Tates Creek High (1,782)
Other Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40502 Opportunity Middle College (98) Zip Code: 40504 Southside Technical Center (965) Audrey Grevious Center (38) Family Care Center (37) Zip Code: 40505 Carter G. Woodson Academy (234) Zip Code: 40508 STEAM Academy (332)
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Fayette County Learning Center (191) Zip Code: 40509 Eastside Technical Center (272) MLK Jr. Academy for Excellence (201) Zip Code: 40511 Locust Trace AgriScience Center (350) The Stables (53) Success Academy (44)
Private Schools & Enrollment
Zip Code: 40502 Christ the King School (Preschool-8th: 480) Zip Code: 40503 Clays Mill Road Christian Academy (K-12th: 90) Community Montessori School/Montessori Middle School of Ky. (Preschool-8th: 140) KYCAA Chinese School (150) Lexington Catholic High School (9-12th: 836) Lex. Christian Academy (Preschool-12th: 1,350) Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary (Preschool-8th: 417) Redwood Cooperative School (Pre-K-6th: 130) Lexington Latin School (JrK-12th: 284) Zip Code: 40504 The Lexington School (Preschool-8th: 600) Lex. Montessori School (Preschool-6th: 64) Zip Code: 40505 Sphinx Academy (8-12th: 38) Zip Code: 40507 Sayre School (Preschool-12th: 555) Sts. Peter & Paul School (Preschool-8th: 423) Zip Code: 40508 Montessori High School of Kentucky (9-12th: 19) Providence Montessori School (Preschool-6th: 300) Zip Code: 40514 Trinity Christian Academy (Preschool-12th: 415) Zip Code: 40515 Lexington Universal Academy (Preschool-8th:165) Seton Catholic School (Preschool-8th: 325) n 15
Madison County /// Richmond
Be Sure to Visit... Eastern Kentucky University Center for the Arts: Opened in 2011 on the EKU campus in Richmond, this 2,000seat arena has hosted Jerry Seinfeld, Willie Nelson, Tony Bennett, the Beach Boys, plus Disney musicals, Broadway shows, Irish Dancers, ballet performances and more.
Did You Know?
Madison County at a Glance Population:
White: 89.7% Black: 4.6% Hispanic: 2.4% Asian: 1.1%
Education: (2013-2017)
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High school graduate or higher People 25+ years = 86.8% Bachelor’s degree or higher People 25+ years = 30.3%
Berea (1854)
Median Household Income: $46,674 (2017) Cost of Living Index: (U.S. avg: 100)
Richmond: 89.4 Berea: 82.8
Cities: Richmond (1798)
Berea College, founded in 1855, provides free education and was the first interracial and coeducational college in the South. The town of Berea has a longstanding tradition of diversity, social justice, environmental responsibility and community service.
Unemployment Rate:
91,226
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Median Home Price: $177,500 Richmond, 40475 (Through 2018)
Largest Employers
$154,900 Berea, 40403
Eastern Kentucky University
3,892
Madison County Schools
2,416
Hitachi (Automotive systems-manufacturing)
1,307
Bluegrass Army Depot
950
Bluegrass Baptist Health
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Spoon Bread at Boone Tavern
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restaurant, hotel and guesthouse affiliated with Berea College, Boone Tavern was established in 1909 and has become famous for it Spoonbread Souffle. Spoonbread is a moist, cornmeal-based dish, popular in the South and similar to Yorkshire Pudding. Now, diners at the restaurant can enjoy beer, wine and bourbon with their meals. For years, Berea was one of many “dry” locales in Kentucky. The hotel and restaurant, named for explorer Daniel Boone, sits in the city’s central square. Berea is the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky, and is home to artists and craftsmen. Their wares are on display during Berea Craft Festival, a threeday event in July known for its art, music and craft demonstrations.
Utilities Richmond Utilities (Services: Gas, Water and Sewer) (859) 623-2323 / www.richmondutilities.com Berea Municipal Utilities (Services: Electric, Water and Sewer) (859) 986-4391 / www.bereautilities.com Cable Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 / www.spectrum.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 / www.columbiagasky.com Electric East Kentucky Power Cooperative (859) 744-4812 / www.ekpc.coop Clark Energy Cooperative (859) 744-4251 / www.clarkenergy.com Inter-County Energy Cooperative (859) 236-4561 / www.intercountyenergy.net Jackson Energy Cooperative (606) 287-7161 / www.jacksonenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Water Garrard County Water Association Inc (859) 792-4501 / www.garrardwater.com www.lexingtonfamily.com
Madison County Utilities (859) 624-1735 www.madisoncountyutilities.com Trash Waste Connections (832) 442-2200 / www.wasteconnections.com Poff Carting (606) 877-7760 / www.poffcarting.com Advanced Disposal 606-723-5552 / www.advanceddisposal.com
Hospitals Baptist Health Richmond 801 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 623-3131 www.baptisthealth.com/richmond
Schools Madison County Schools 301 High Land Park Drive Richmond, Ky., 40475 (859) 624-4500 / www.madison.k12.ky.us Total Enrollment: 11,521 Elementary Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40475 Madison Kindergarten Academy (435) Zip Code: 40475 Daniel Boone Elementary (453) Boonesborough Elementary (371) Glenn Marshall Elementary (415) Kirksville Elementary (477)
Kit Carson Elementary (512) Model Lab Elementary (300) White Hall Elementary (337) Zip Code: 40403 Kingston Elementary (523) Shannon Johnson Elementary (525) Silver Creek Elementary (425) Zip Code: 40385 Waco Elementary (407) Middle Schools Zip Code: 40475 B. Michael Caudill Middle (588) Clark-Moores Middle (569) Madison Middle (547) Model Lab Middle (185) Zip Code: 40403 Farristown Middle (469) Foley Middle (456) High Schools Zip Code: 40475 Madison Central High (2,059) Model Lab High (220) Zip Code: 40403 Madison Southern High (1,218) Other Zip Code: 40475 Bellevue Transitional (30)
Private Schools Zip Code: 40475 LaFontaine Preparatory School (Pre-K-5th: 177) St. Mark School Catholic School (Pre-K-5th: 81) n 17
Scott County /// Georgetown
Photos by Laura Battles
Be Sure to Visit...
Scott county at a glance
At Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farms, fans can see Kentucky Derby-Preakness Stakes winner Silver Charm (above, left) and Nicanor, brother of Derby winner Barbaro. Old Friends covers 136 acres and is home to 175 retired and rescued horses.
Population:
Did You Know?
Georgetown (1792) Stamping Ground (1790)
Georgetown, site of the Toyota auto plant, is also home to Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, a six-acre garden along the Elkhorn Creek that is patterned after a Japanese strolling garden. It’s also the official Kentucky-Japan Friendship Garden. 18
Unemployment Rate:
54,873
White: 87.3% Black: 5.5% Hispanic: 4.3% Asian: 1.2%
Education: (2013-2017)
3.5 (National Avg. 3.8) $
High school graduate or higher People 25+ years = 89.9% Bachelor’s degree or higher People 25+ years = 28.1%
Cities:
Largest Employers
Median Household Income: $65,598 (2017) Cost of Living Index: (U.S. avg: 100)
96.5 $
Median Home Price: (Through 2018)
$205,000 Georgetown, 40324 $161,000 Stamping Ground, 40379
Toyota Motor Manufactoring, Ky
8,200
Scott County Schools
1,841
Toyota North America
800
Toyota (PEMC) Engineering
750
Adient US (Johnson Controls)
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Natural Bridge & Red River Gorge
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ikers and climbers from all over the country make the trek to Central Kentucky to experience Red River Gorge. This canyon system, most of which sits in the Daniel Boone National Forest just east of Lexington, is known for its sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls and natural bridges. Throughout the Gorge, climbers find traditional and sport climbing routes, and more than 60 miles of hiking trails ranging from beginner to advanced difficulty. Visitors can backpack and camp in the Gorge itself or check out the many nearby campgrounds. The nearby Natural Bridge State Park features the area’s largest sandstone arch, which spans 78 feet and is 65 feet high.
Utilities Cable AT&T U-verse 502-570-3977 / www.att.com Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Mediacom Cable (800) 479-2082 / www.mediacomcable.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 / www.spectrum.com Windstream (866) 444-2841 / www.windstream.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 / www.columbiagasky.com Electric Owen Electric Cooperative Inc (502) 484-3471 / www.owenelectric.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Bluegrass Energy Cooperative (888) 546-4243 / www.bgenergy.com Water Georgetown Municipal Water & Sewer Service (502) 863-7816 / www.gmwss.com Kentucky American Water (800) 678-6301 / www.kentuckyamwater.com Stamping Ground Water District (502) 535-6105 www.lexingtonfamily.com
Sewer Delaplain Disposal Company (502) 868-7449 www.doxo.com/info/delaplain-disposal Georgetown Municipal Water & Sewer (502) 863-7816 / https://gmwss.com Trash Innovative Trash Collection (502) 863-6560
Hospitals Georgetown Community Hospital 1140 Lexington Road, Georgetown 40324 / (502) 868-1100 www.georgetowncommunityhospital.com
Schools Scott County Schools 2168 Frankfort Pike Georgetown, Ky., 40324 (502) 863-3663 www.scott.k12.ky.us Total Enrollment: 9,527 Scott County Preschool (460) Elementary Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40324 Anne Mason Elementary (602)
Eastern Elementary (519) Garth Elementary (427) Lemons Mill Elementary (725) Northern Elementary (433) Southern Elementary (587) Western Elementary (625) Creekside Elementary (Coming Fall 2019) Zip Code: 40379 Stamping Ground Elementary (432) Middle Schools Zip Code: 40324 Scott County Middle (794) Georgetown Middle (469) Royal Springs Middle (926) High Schools Zip Code: 40324 Scott County High (2,532) Other Zip Code: 40324 Elkhorn Crossing School (740, All attend Scott County High School) Cardinal Academy (93) Great Crossing High (Coming Fall 2019)
Private Zip Code: 40324 Providence Christian Academy: (PK-12th: 170) St. John School (Preschool-8th: 157) Christian Academy of the Bluegrass (K-12: 48) n 19
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Resort Two, Three, and Four-Year-Old Classes 9am-12pm Kindergarten Class 9am-1:30pm Afternoon Friends 12pm-5:30 Spanish, Music, P.E., Piano, Summer Camps 8:30am-5:30pm
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EDUCATION
With a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality, Asbury University encourages its students to study, worship and serve together on a campus located 10 miles southwest of Lexington in Wilmore, Kentucky.
One Macklem Drive, Wilmore (859) 858-3511 / asbury.edu
Toddlers (18 months) - 8th grade Founded in 1970 725 Stone Road, Lexington (859) 277-4805 cmsmontessori.org
FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 701 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 381-4100 www.fcps.net @FCPSKY
Administration/6th Grade Academy/Junior High and High School: 450 W. Reynolds Road, Lex. Preschool-5th Grade: Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Road, Lex. (859) 422-5733 www.lexingtonchristian.org
Lexington Latin School Classical Christian Education Ashland Avenue Baptist Church 483 W. Reynolds Road (859) 492-1381 Lexington City Church (formerly Quest Church) 410 Sporting Court / (859) 429-8654 Headmistress: Jeannie Davis / (859) 806-0832 www.lexingtonlatinschool.com
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For more information email admissions@sppslex.org to schedule your tour today! Short Street Campus: 423 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 254-9257
Early Childhood Campus: 133 Barr Street, Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 233-0921
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Lower School Campus (PreK-6th Grade): 3900 Rapid Run Dr, Lexington
Upper School Campus (7th-12th Grade): 3601 Winthrop Dr, Lexington
Enrollment: 415, PreK-12th Grade Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 / Avg. class size: 15 Founded: 1988 / Info: 271-0079 / www.TrinityLex.org
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Lots of fun, interactive exhibits for kids and family. Visit the Explorium for a “funtastic” time! Located in The Square
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Jessamine County /// Nicholasville
Be Sure to Visit... Constructed in 1876, High Bridge was the first cantilever bridge in the U.S. and at 308 feet, it was the tallest bridge in North America until the early 20th century.
Did You Know? A popular hiking spot, the Equine Center at Asbury University in Wilmore consists of 6 miles of hiking and riding trails overlooking the Palisades of the Kentucky River... Camp Nelson National Monument in Nicholasville was used by the Union Army in the Civil War as a training ground for black soldiers.
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Jessamine county at a glance Population:
Unemployment Rate:
53,375
White: 88.7% Hispanic: 3.4%
Black: 4.4% Asian: 1.4%
Education: (2013-2017)
3.8 (National Avg. 3.8) $
High school graduate or higher People 25+ years = 86.4% Bachelor’s degree or higher People 25+ years = 30.0%
Cities: Nicholasville (1798) Wilmore (1779)
Median Household Income: $55,450 (2017) Cost of Living Index: 92.8 (U.S. avg: 100)
$
Median Home Price: (Through 2018)
$188,400
Nicholasville, 40356
$158,000 Wilmore, 40390
Largest Employers Jessamine County Schools
1,300
McLane Cumberland
500
Asbury University
492
Alltech Inc.
450
McKechnie Vehicle Components
430
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services/water-districts/ Nicholasville Public Utilities (859) 885-9473 www.nicholasville.org/utilities/index.php Spears Water Company (859) 885-5958 Sewer Nicholasville Public Utilities (859) 885-9473 www.nicholasville.org/utilities/index.php Trash The City of Wilmore (859) 858-4411 www.wilmore.org/public-works Central Collection Hauling (859) 333-1580 www.wasteservicesofthebluegrass.com
Hospitals Utilities Cable DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com Mediacom Cable (800) 479-2082 www.mediacomcable.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 www.spectrum.com Windstream (866) 444-2841 / www.windstream.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Delta Natural Gas Company (859)744-6171 / www.deltagas.com
CHI Saint Joseph Health St. Joseph Jessamine 1250 Keene Road, Nicholasville, 40356 / (859) 887-4100 www.kentuckyonehealth.org/jessamine
Schools Jessamine County Schools 871 Wilmore Road Nicholasville, Ky., 40356
(859) 885-4179 www.jessamine.kyschools.us Total Enrollment: 8,554 Preschool & Kindergarten Zip Code: 40356 Jessamine Early Learning Village (625) Jessamine County Preschool (433) Elementary Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40356 Brookside Elementary (549) Nicholasville Elementary (423) Red Oak Elementary (569) Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary (565) Warner Elementary (535) Zip Code: 40390 Wilmore Elementary (528) Middle Schools Zip Code: 40356 East Jessamine Middle (931) West Jessamine Middle (987) High Schools Zip Code: 40356 East Jessamine High (1,028) West Jessamine High (1,226) Other Zip Code: 40356 Ashgrove Academy (15) Zip Code: 40390 The Providence School (140) n
Is Bluegrass Really Blue?
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entucky is named “The Bluegrass State” not only because of the music that is rooted in Appalachian tradition. Bluegrass is the common name of poa pratensis, a smooth meadow grass found all over the United States. But Kentucky bluegrass looks as green as any other grass. That’s because the leaves of bluegrass aren’t blue at all. The blue-purple seed-heads of bluegrass are only visible when the grass is allowed to grow to its natural height, about two feet tall. When European settlers arrived to what is now modern-day Kentucky, the tall unshorn grass would have been a visage of beautiful blue.
Electric Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp (888) 546-4243 / www.bgenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Water Jessamine County Water District #1 (859) 885-9314 www.jessamineco.com/communitywww.lexingtonfamily.com
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Franklin County /// Frankfort
Be Sure to Visit...
Franklin county at a glance
Dedicated in 1910, the State Capitol Building was designed in the Beaux-Arts style and included many classical French interior designs. Free tours are available Monday-Friday on the hour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. except for the noon hour.
Population:
Did You Know?
Cities: Frankfort (1786)
The Kentucky Floral Clock, constructed in 1961, is planted inside of a 100-ton concrete holder above a pool of water. Spinning in time over the 34-foot in diameter flower-face, the hour hand is 15-feet long and the minute hand stretches to 20 feet. 30
White: 81.8% Hispanic: 3.3%
Unemployment Rate:
50,485 Black: 10.7% Asian: 2.0%
Education: (2013-2017)
3.8 (National Avg. 3.8) $
High school graduate or higher People 25+ years = 87.3% Bachelor’s degree or higher People 25+ years = 28.4%
Median Household Income: $53,539 (2017) Cost of Living Index: 82.0 (U.S. avg: 100)
$
Median Home Price: (Through 2018)
$136,000
Frankfort, 40601
Largest Employers Kentucky State Government Franklin County Schools
11,210 1,100
Montaplast-North America
800
Kentucky State University
790
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
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Utilities Cable Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 / www.spectrum.com Windstream (859) 255-0200 / www.windstream.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Electric Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp (859) 885-4191 / www.bgenergy.com Shelby Energy Cooperative Inc (502) 633-4420 www.shelbyenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Frankfort Electric & Water Plant Board (502) 352-4501 / www.fpb.cc Water Farmdale Water District (502) 223-3562 www.farmdalewaterdistrict.com
Schools Franklin County Schools 190 Kings Daughters Dr., #300 Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 695-6700 www.franklin.k12.ky.us Total Enrollment: 6,441 Elementary Schools Zip Code: 40601 Bridgeport Elementary (464) Collins Lane Elementary (518) Elkhorn Elementary (440) Hearn Elementary (452) Peaks Mill Elementary (420) Westridge Elementary (426) Middle Schools Zip Code: 40601 Bondurant Middle (667) Elkhorn Middle (809) High Schools Zip Code: 40601 Franklin County High (933) Western Hills High (834) Other Zip Code: 40601
The Academy (68)
Frankfort Independent Schools 959 Leestown Lane Frankfort, Ky., 40601 (502) 875-8661 www.frankfort.k12ky.us Total Enrollment: 856 Zip Code: 40601 Early Learning Academy Preschool (71) K-8 School & Enrollment Zip Code: 40601 Second Street School (542) High School Zip Code: 40601 Franklin High School (243)
Private Schools Zip Code: 40601 Capital Day School (Preschool-8th: 134) Frankfort Christian Academy (Preschool-12th: 280) Good Shepherd Catholic School (Preschool-8th: 171) n
Sewer City of Frankfort (502) 875-8500 www.frankfort.ky.gov/ Departments/Sewer/sewer.html Trash Franklin County Solid Waste Management (502) 875-7987 www.franklincountywastedistrict.org City of Frankfort (502) 875-8500 www.frankfort.ky.gov/Departments/ Public-Works/public-works.html
Hospitals Frankfort Regional Medical Center 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort 40601 / (502) 875-5240 frankfortregional.com www.lexingtonfamily.com
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hen you buy something with a Kentucky Proud logo, your dollar is doing more than you probably realize. The Kentucky Proud program allows consumers to support local farmers while decreasing their own carbon footprint. The label can be found on produce, meat, dairy products, eggs, wine, hemp and fiber products, and much more. Kentucky Proud runs programs that bring local food into Kentucky schools, colleges and universities; teach children how to grow their own produce; assist veterans in finding jobs on Kentucky farms; open Farmers Markets around the state; and promote family-friendly farm destinations. Info: www.kyproud.com 31
Clark County /// Winchester
Be Sure to Visit... The annual Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival draws 15,000 people to downtown Winchester over the Labor Day Weekend and features music, great food, and arts and crafts. Friday night features a street dance, a talent contest highlights Saturday, and music from local and regional performers fills the air all three days.
Clark county at a glance Population: White: 90.4% Hispanic: 2.8%
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4.1 (National Avg. 3.8)
Black: 4.9% Asian: 0.6%
$
Education: (2013-2017) High school graduate or higher People 25+ years = 85.9% Bachelor’s degree or higher People 25+ years = 21.7%
Cities: Winchester (1793)
Median Household Income: $51,457 (2017) Cost of Living Index: 91.5 (U.S. avg: 100)
$
Median Home Price: (Through 2018)
$152,000
Winchester, 40391
Did You Know? Laura Freeman, who founded Laura’s Lean Beef in 1985, is a Clark County native and has returned home and opened Laura’s Mercantile, which features such favorites as Laura’s Hemp Chocolates.
Unemployment Rate:
36,046
Largest Employers Clark County Schools
778
Clark Regional Medical Center
585
Amazon
500
Catalent Pharma Solutions
495
Leggett & Platt
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Utilities Winchester Municipal Utilities (Services: Water, Sewer and Trash) (859) 744-5434 / www.wmutilities.com Cable Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 / www.spectrum.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Windstream (859) 255-0200 / www.windstream.com
Clark County Preschool (293)
Campbell Junior High (852)
Elementary Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40391 Conkwright Elementary (487) Justice Elementary (456) Shearer Elementary (410) Strode Station Elementary (522)
High Schools Zip Code: 40391 George Rogers Clark High (1,515)
Intermediate School Zip Code: 40391 Baker Intermediate (830) Middle School Zip Code: 40391
Other Zip Code: 40391 Phoenix Academy (48)
Private Schools Zip Code: 40391 Calvary Christian (Preschool-9th: 375) St. Agatha Academy (Preschool-8th,150) n
Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky (859) 288-0215 www.columbiagasky.com Electric Kentucky Utilities Company (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Clark Energy Cooperative, Inc. (606) 744-4251 www.clarkenergy.com Water East Clark Water District (859) 745-1458 www.eastclarkcountywaterdistrict.org Kentucky American Water (800) 678-6301 www.kentuckyamwater.com
Hospitals Clark Regional Medical Center 175 Hospital Drive, Winchester 40391 / (859) 745-3500 www.clarkregional.org
Schools Clark County Schools 1600 W. Lexington Ave. Winchester, KY, 40391 (859) 744-4545 www2.clark.kyschools.us Total Enrollment: 5,413 www.lexingtonfamily.com
UK Basketball
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Photo: UK Athletics
he Cats are the winningest program in NCAA history and have won eight national titles. Here’s a cheat sheet on UK basketball basics. • • • • • •
BBN: Big Blue Nation Coach: John Calipari Legendary Coach: Adolph Rupp (namesake of Rupp Arena) Hated Opponents: Duke & Louisville Hated Opposing Player: Christian Laettner (don’t ask) One and Done: Calipari is the master of recruiting high school all-stars who play for one year at UK before moving on to the NBA. 33
Woodford County /// Versailles
Be Sure to Visit... The Kentucky Castle offers not only a luxury hotel and fine dining experience in a unique setting, it also hosts weddings, troubadour concerts, mystery dinner theater, comedy performances and even rooftop yoga clases.
Did You Know? The county seat might be named after the French city of Versailles – home to the elegant palace – but be sure to pronounce it the way the locals do. It’s Ver-sales, not Ver-sigh. 34
woodford County at a glance Population: White: 86.5% Hispanic: 6.6%
Unemployment Rate:
26,368 Black: 5.0% Asian: 0.7%
Education: (2013-2017)
3.1 (National Avg. 3.8) $
High school graduate or higher People 25+ years = 88.9% Bachelor’s degree or higher People 25+ years = 32.8%
Cities: Versailles (1792) Midway (1833)
Median Household Income: $60,604 (2017) Cost of Living Index: 97.9 (U.S. avg: 100)
$
Median Home Price: (Through 2018)
$240,000 Versailles, 40383 $181,000 Midway, 40347
Largest Employers Quad Graphics
710
Woodford County Schools
550
Pilkington North America
300
Yokohama Industries Americas Inc.
300
Lakeshore Learning Materials
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Utilities Cable DishNetwork (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 / www.spectrum.com Windstream (859) 255-0200 / www.windstream.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Electric East Kentucky Power Cooperative (859) 744-4812 / www.ekpc.coop Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp (859) 885-4191 / www.bgenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Water Kentucky American Water (800) 678-6301 / www.kentuckyamwater.com Northeast Woodford Water District (859) 873-7334 www.newoodfordwaterdistrict.com Versailles Municipal Utilities
(859) 873-5436 www.versailles.ky.gov/services/ Pages/watersewer.aspx Sewer Midway Municipal Sewer (859) 846-4413 Versailles Municipal Utilities (859) 873-5436 www.versailles.ky.gov/services/ Pages/watersewer.aspx Trash Rumpke (877) 786-7537 / www.rumpke.com Central Kentucky Hauling (859) 225-2521 www.wasteservicesofthebluegrass.com
Hospitals Bluegrass Community Hospital 360 Amsden Avenue, Versailles 40383 / (859) 873-3111 www.bluegrasscommunityhospital.com
Schools Woodford County Schools 330 Pisgah Pike
Versailles, Ky., 40383 (859) 879-4600 www.woodford.kyschools.us Total Enrollment: 4,121 Elementary Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40383 Huntertown Elementary (460) Simmons Elementary (426) Southside Elementary (605) Zip Code: 40347 Northside Elementary (382) Middle Schools Zip Code: 40383 Woodford County Middle (941) High Schools Zip Code: 40383 Woodford County High (1,247) Other Zip Code: 40391 Safe Harbor Academy (60)
Private Schools Zip Code: 40383 St. Leo Catholic School (Preschool-5th: 195) Versailles Montessori School (Preschool-6th: 105) Woodford Christian School (K-5th: 61) n
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
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he Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a road trip experience you will find only in the Bluegrass. Bourbon whiskey is known as “America’s Native Spirit” and has a distinctively Kentucky flavor. The Bourbon Trail includes some of the world’s most famous Bourbon brands such as Four Roses, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and Wild Turkey, to name just a few. The tour spans Lexington to Louisville and many counties in between. At each stop, visitors can learn about the Bourbon making process, the history of the spirit, take tours of the facilities and taste some of the best Bourbon right at the source.
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Bourbon County /// Paris
Be Sure to Visit... Paris-Bourbon County Library reflects architecture that spans more than a century. The original building was built in 1904, thanks to a $12,000 donation from Andrew Carnegie. In 2006, when the new, modern addition was opened, it was featured on the cover of American Libraries magazine.
Did You Know? One of only seven drive-ins left in the state, the Bourbon Drive-In Theater shows firstrun movies in a digital format on weekends.
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Bourbon county at a glance Population: White: 85.2% Hispanic: 6.6%
Unemployment Rate:
20,029 Black: 6.0% Asian: 1.5%
Education: (2013-2017)
4.3 (National Avg. 3.8) $
High school graduate or higher People 25+ years = 84.5% Bachelor’s degree or higher People 25+ years = 19.0%
Cities: Paris (1790)
Median Household Income: $47,886 (2017) Cost of Living Index: 88.7 (U.S. avg: 100)
$
Median Home Price: (Through 2018)
$132,800 Paris, 40361
Largest Employers Central Motor Wheel of America
580
Bourbon County Schools
500
Avantor Performance Materials
190
Pizza Wholesale of Lexington
160
Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation
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(859) 987-2110 / www.paris.ky.gov Trash Rumpke (859) 987-2139 / www.rumpke.com Advanced Disposal (606) 723-5552 www.advanceddisposal.com
Hospitals Bourbon Community Hospital 9 Linville Drive, Paris 40361 / (859) 987-3600 www.bourbonhospital.com
Schools Bourbon County Schools 3343 Lexington Road Paris, Ky. 40361 / (859) 987-2180 www.bourbon.kyschools.us Total Enrollment: 2,872 Bourbon County Preschool (246)
Utilities Cable Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 / www.spectrum.com Windstream (859) 255-0200 / www.windstream.com
Elementary Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40361 Bourbon Central Elementary (553) Cane Ridge Elementary (480) Zip Code: 40357 North Middletown Elementary (159)
Middle School & Enrollment Zip Code: 40361 Bourbon County Middle (651) High Schools & Enrollment Zip Code: 40361 Bourbon County High (783)
Paris Independent Schools 310 West Seventh Street Paris, KY, 40361 / (859) 987-2160 www.paris.k12.ky.us Total Enrollment: 750 Paris Preschool (45) Elementary School & Enrollment Zip Code: 40361 Paris Elementary (330) Middle School Zip Code: 40361 Paris Middle (165) High School Zip Code: 40361 Paris High (200)
Private School Zip Code: 40361 St. Mary Elementary (Preschool-5th: 67) Bourbon Christian Academy (K-12: 14) n
Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Electric Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Water Harrison County Water Association (859) 234-4284 Kentucky American Water (800) 678-6301 www.kentuckyamwater.com Paris Municipal Water Works (859) 987-2118 Sewer City of Paris Combined Utilities (Services: Water, Sewer, and Electric) www.lexingtonfamily.com
Burgoo
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ew Orleans has jambalaya, Philadelphia has cheesesteak and Kentucky has burgoo. The recipe for this traditional Kentucky stew varies from cook to cook. The basic ingredients include some type of meat – beef, chicken, rabbit (or you could try an “original” recipe using wild squirrel.) Add in a vegetable medley of tomatoes, corn, potatoes, onions and other veggies, and you’ve got burgoo. If you’re curious to try burgoo, Anderson County hosts an annual Burgoo Festival complete with a Burgoo Cook-Off where you can try bowl after bowl until you find the perfect dish. 37
Universities
Education has been central to the Bluegrass, starting when Transylvania became America’s first college west of the Allegheny Mountains. In 1865, the University of Kentucky was founded and is one of two of the state’s land-grant universities with Kentucky State.
Asbury University
Georgetown College
Berea College
Kentucky State University
One Macklem Drive, Wilmore (859) 858-3511 / www.asbury.edu Private, Christian Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,717
209 Chestnut St., Berea (800) 326-5948 / www.berea.edu Private, Liberal Arts Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,670
Bluegrass Community Technical College (BCTC)
Part of KCTCS 470 Cooper Drive 246-6200 / www. bluegrass.kctcs.edu Public / Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,527
Centre College
600 W. Walnut St., Danville (859) 238-5200 / www.centre.edu Private, Liberal Arts Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,450
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Ave. Richmond (859) 622-1000 / www.eku.edu Public / Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,143 38
400 E. College St., Georgetown (502) 863-8000 www.georgetowncollege.edu Private, Liberal Arts Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,061 400 East Main St., Frankfort (502) 597-6000 / www.kysu.edu Public / Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,757
Midway University
512 E. Stephens St., Midway (800) 952-4122 / www.midway.edu Private / Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,217
Sullivan University
2355 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington (859) 276-4357 / www.sullivan.edu Private, For Profit
Transylvania University 300 North Broadway 233-8300 / www.transy.edu Private, Liberal Arts Undergraduate Enrollment: 963
University of Kentucky
101 Main Building (859) 257-9000 / www.uky.edu Public / Undergraduate Enrollment: 22,425 n Lexington Relocation Guide 2019
Culture & the Arts
Lexington 4029 Airport Road / (859) 231-1219 www.aviationky.org Exhibit space features historic military and civilian aircrafts, photos, documents and equipment.
430 W. Vine St. / (859) 233-4567 www.rupparena.com Home to UK basketball, concerts, sporting events like monster truck rallies and family entertainment such as Disney on Ice.
Headley-Whitney Museum
UK Art Museum
Aviation Museum
4435 Old Frankfort Pike (859) 255-6653 www.headley-whitney.org Jewels, artifacts, a rose garden plus educational events and workshops.
Lexington Opera House
401 W. Short St. / (859) 233-4567 www.lexingtonoperahouse.com Site of Broadway Live, concerts, ballets and local theatrical performances.
Lexington Philharmonic
161 N. Mill St. / (859) 233-4226 www.lexphil.org The city’s concert orchestra features classical, pops, family and chamber series throughout the year.
Rupp Arena & Lexington Center
405 Rose St. (UK campus) (859) 257-5716 www.finearts.uky.edu/art-museum Offers permanent and changing exhibits, workshops, special events and the May Lecture Series.
UK Singletary Center
405 Rose St. (UK campus) (859) 257-4929 finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center Home to the Lexington Philharmonic, the Center is a fine arts complex that also hosts music and dance events.
Madison County EKU Center for the Arts
1 Hall Dr., Richmond (EKU campus) (859) 622-7469 / www.ekucenter.com This performance space features plays,
music concerts, Broadway musicals and dance shows for the family.
Kentucky Artisan Center
200 Artisan Way, Berea (859) 985-5448 kentuckyartisancenter.kygov The Artisan Center includes exhibits and displays, events, demonstrations and information about open studios in Berea and other Kentucky communities.
Danville Norton Center for the Arts
600 W. Walnut St. / (859) 236-4692 www.nortoncenter.com Home to professional touring shows, music and theatrical productions, lectures and other live entertainment.
Frankfort Kentucky Historical Society
100 W. Broadway St. / (502) 564-1792 www.history.ky.gov Museum, exhibits, archival storage, educational activities, offices and special events. Campus also includes the nearby Kentucky Military History Museum. n
“The right decision for your home”
242 Wilson Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356 • (859) 887-2440 www.lexingtonfamily.com
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