Versailles

Versailles is a small community in Woodford County located west of Lexington at a modest elevation. The settlement forms part of the broader Lexington-Fayette area and contains residential neighborhoods alongside rural farmland.

The settlement was founded in 1792 and named after the French city as a tribute to General Lafayette. This early establishment reflected the growth patterns of the region during that period.

The community maintains deep ties to Kentucky's horse breeding traditions through working farms scattered across the region. Visitors often encounter reminders of this heritage when passing through the countryside.

The community offers basic services for visitors, including a public library branch with local resources. Coming during daylight hours makes it easier to explore the surrounding countryside.

The name is pronounced differently here than in its French original, with the local version sounding like vər-SAYLZ. This linguistic quirk shows how American places adapted European names to their own speech patterns.

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: December 17, 2025 09:45