Cardome Centre

Cardome Centre is a historic building in Georgetown, Kentucky, occupying 87 acres along the north fork of Elkhorn Creek. The property contains educational facilities and expansive grounds currently managed by the Catholic Diocese of Lexington.

Colonel John Floyd received the land as a grant from Virginia for military service, and the Bradford family built the first structure in 1821. The Sisters of Visitation operated a girls' academy there from 1896 until 1987.

The Catholic Diocese maintains the property today as part of St. John Catholic School, where education remains central to how the site functions. The place reflects decades of Catholic teaching tradition rooted in the local community.

The property sits at 800 Cincinnati Road and today functions as part of St. John Catholic School operations, so visits should be arranged with school activities in mind. Visitors should know this is an active school campus where access may vary depending on the academic schedule.

The name comes from the Latin phrase 'cara domus,' meaning 'dear home,' reflecting how the site was originally named by its founders. This linguistic connection shows what the early residents valued about the place and remains part of its story today.

Location: Kentucky

Website: http://cardome.org

GPS coordinates: 38.22217,-84.56712

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02