Bardstown Historic District
Bardstown Historic District, Historic district in Bardstown, United States.
The Bardstown Historic District spans twenty-six blocks containing 279 properties, including Federal and Georgian architecture structures from the late 18th century.
William Bard managed the land holdings and donated two acres for a courthouse in 1788, leading to the establishment of Bardstown from its original name Salem.
The district became a center for Catholic residents during the antebellum period, containing the largest concentration of Catholic population in Kentucky at that time.
The Old Courthouse, located within the district, functions as the Bardstown Visitor Center, providing information and guidance to the numerous annual visitors.
Both Union and Confederate commanders established their headquarters within the district during different periods of the Civil War.
Location: Bardstown
GPS coordinates: 37.81111,-85.46583
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:03
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