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Discover the best of LaRue County








                                                                  TABLE OF CONTENTS


                                                                 4  ATTRACTIONS

                                                                National parks, museums, entertainment and
                                                                things to do in and around LaRue County.

                                                                19 COMMUNITY & BUSINESS
                                                                Where to dine, stay, and local venues.

                                                                27 REAL ESTATE & INFORMATION

                        WELCOME                                 Community resources, volunteer opportunities,
                                                                clubs and organizations.
           This guide to LaRue County highlights the attractions,
        community and business sector, and the offerings of how   34 MAPS
        to live and prosper in our area.                        Historical sites and points of interest.
           As you ‘Discover’ LaRue County we hope you will
        take the time to visit our two National Parks, the muse-
        um, and local nationally recognized venues and places of   36 CHURCH DIRECTORY
        interest as showcased in this publication.              Faith and religion in LaRue, local churches.
           LaRue County is located in the center of the state of
        Kentucky, and is just 10 miles south of Elizabethtown, at
        the 91 exit off Interstate I-65, which is rightfully named,   40 EDUCATION
        the Lincoln Parkway.                                    K-12 school information, adult and community
           The county was formed on March 4, 1843 from por-     education.
        tions of Hardin County and is named after John LaRue,
        an early settler. The county seat, Hodgenville, is best   45 AGRICULTURE
        known as the birthplace of the 16th President of the
        United States, Abraham Lincoln.                         LaRue County Cooperative Extension, agriculture
           This guide is designed to serve the public throughout   groups and activities.
        the year, either as a resource to share with those visiting
        our community for the first time, or with those who are   50 HEALTHCARE
        new to the community or looking to relocate to the area,
        and as a quick reference guide for those that already live   Healthcare providers and nearest hospitals.
        or work in the area.
           Whether you are visiting for the first time or have   55 INDUSTRY
        lived here your entire life, our hope is you find the infor-  Local industries and business organizations.
        mation provided in this publication will help you better
        understand what it means to visit, shop, live, work, and   64 EVENT CALENDAR
        serve in LaRue County, Kentucky.

                                  Allison Shepherd, Publisher   66 ADVERTISER’S INDEX
                             The LaRue County Herald News
                                      laruecountyherald.com



            ON THE COVER:

            The above photo of the Lincoln Memorial in the fall was taken by National Park Ranger Gary Ferguson.

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