Versailles, Municipal center in Woodford County, Kentucky, US
The 2.8-square-mile settlement stands 13 miles west of Lexington at 272 meters elevation, forming part of the Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Marquis Calmes established the town in 1792 on land owned by Hezekiah Briscoe, naming it after the French city to honor General Lafayette.
The city maintains strong connections to Kentucky's equestrian heritage through numerous thoroughbred farms including Woodburn Stud and Lane's End Farm.
The Woodford County Public Library branch provides educational resources to the population of 10,534 residents recorded in recent census data.
Local pronunciation differs from its French namesake, as residents say vər-SAYLZ, reflecting the American adaptation of the European name.
Location: Woodford County
Inception: 1792
Elevation above the sea: 272 m
Website: http://versailles.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
GPS coordinates: 38.05470,-84.73080
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:44
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