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Old 04-15-2015, 02:45 PM
 
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Just for fun....whadaya'll think?

The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Kentucky
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Old 04-15-2015, 04:16 PM
 
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I think I'd make it the twelve most beautiful towns, and add Midway and Pewee Valley.

Odd choice of a photo for Berea - that's the backside of the Seabury Center on the right, with a large parking lot in the foreground. The spire belongs to the Phelps-Stokes Chapel, built with student labor many years ago. Interesting places - but there are far better and prettier pictures of Berea scenes available.
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Old 04-15-2015, 07:29 PM
 
Location: New Albany, Indiana (Greater Louisville)
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The larger towns in the Bluegrass Region have by far the largest and most intact Victorian era districts. Bardstown, Danville, Richmond, Mt Sterling, Winchester, Paris, Georgetown, Versailles, Midway, Lawrenceburg, Nicholasville, Wilmore, Harrodsburg, Frankfort, Shelbyville, and La Grange all have great downtowns. I actually don't find Berea to be great in terms of looks, Victorian district is actually quite small. It has a progressive vibe and sits at the edge of the Appalachian hills which adds to the scenery. Outside of those I like some of the far western KY towns.
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Old 04-16-2015, 04:14 AM
 
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
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I'd have to add a few more, like Midway, Paris and Wilmore...but thanks for sharing. Great article!
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Old 04-16-2015, 06:03 AM
 
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My 4th and 3rd great grandfathers on my moms fathers side were Kentucky Catholics from the Bardstown area ( well, they were born in New Haven Kentucky ) but they were all baptized at St Josephs in Bardstown and buried there as well. It seems I now have another excuse to visit beautiful Bardstown when we get to Louisville.

And with Raywick and Loretto Kentucky being fairly close by, it will be nice.....I hope Bardstown still has those "cobblestone streets" that I remember!
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Old 10-02-2015, 08:32 PM
 
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I'm a little late on this thread, but coming from someone who hopes to move to Kentucky and live in one of these towns, I find the pictures I've seen of the downtown area of Carlisle gorgeous. Although not as well manicured, the architecture of the buildings seem like they are out of a fairy-tale. I wish I could find more information on this quaint little gem of a town.
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Old 10-20-2015, 03:02 PM
 
Location: 49th parallel
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Gorgeous pictures, all. Is there anyone who can comment on the walkability of these places? Are any of them self-sufficient so that one would not have to get out on the highway for a hammer and nails, or a dozen eggs?
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Old 10-20-2015, 09:17 PM
 
Location: In the Pearl of the Purchase, Ky
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Gorgeous pictures, all. Is there anyone who can comment on the walkability of these places? Are any of them self-sufficient so that one would not have to get out on the highway for a hammer and nails, or a dozen eggs?
I'll tell you what, nd. With the way Dollar General Stores got the bright idea to open a store just about anywhere there's a cluster of houses, you don't have to drive very far for the hammer and nails (yup, they sell them. No high end stuff but something to get the job done) or groceries. lol
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Old 10-21-2015, 05:39 AM
 
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I have noticed that the towns which are county seats usually have a beautiful old courthouse in their center which seems to be the focal point of their downtown. What surprises me is that some towns which are county seats have remained quite small which is not always a bad thing.
There are also some very nice historic, quaint downtown areas in western and southern Kentucky in towns such as and Glasgow, Hodgenville, Princeton and more, too many to mention. Of course, I can only go by what I'm able to see with pictures and google maps. I recently bought a wonderful book entitled "Eighty-six Madisonville Historic Homes" directly from the author who was very gracious in signing it for me. I couldn't put the book down seeing page after page of gorgeous old houses. Makes me want to pack up and move tomorrow to Madisonville.
Personally, for myself, my goal is to find one of these great downtown areas in a town which has a below average crime rate and fortunately in Kentucky, there are quite a few.
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Old 10-21-2015, 06:04 AM
 
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Speaking of beautiful victorians, this 8000 sq ft gem is in Carlisle for only $68,000. In my eyes, it's simply stunning with stained glass windows, gorgeous wood work throughout, wrap around front porch. If I thought I could afford the maintenance and heating costs, I'd buy this house in a minute.

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...1_M46677-47748
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