Royal Spring Park

Royal Spring Park is a historic park in Georgetown centered on a natural spring that flows through the grounds. Wooden decks provide views of the water and surrounding greenery, while the park also contains a log cabin from the 1800s that functions as a museum.

The park is known as the site where Reverend Elijah Craig first distilled bourbon whiskey in 1789, beginning Kentucky's spirits industry. This early distillation marked the start of a tradition that shaped the region for generations.

The preserved log cabin built by Milton Leach in 1874 operates as a museum displaying artifacts from Georgetown's early settlement era. Visitors can see everyday objects that reflect how the community lived during its founding years.

The park is easily accessible with parking available near South Water Street, where visitors can explore the pathways and decks at their own pace. For larger gatherings, the spacious picnic shelter can be reserved through the local parks department.

The spring still supplies water to more than 13,000 customers through the local municipal water service today. This shows how the source continues to serve its original practical role since the 1700s.

Location: Kentucky

GPS coordinates: 38.21028,-84.55917

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45