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Harrodsburg/Mercer
County Tourist Commission
PO Box 283, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone: (800)
355-9192
Web:
www.harrodsburgky.com
Email:
tourism@harrodsburgky.com
Map
to Bureau
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Come Settle
In…Where Kentucky’s First Visitors Made Their Home
Kentucky’s
First Settlement--1774
Begin
your adventures in a small town that’s bursting with historic
charm. Once a frontier territory, “Harrodstown” was founded in 1774 as
the first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny
Mountains. You’ll
discover a place where the pioneer past has a strong presence
and southern hospitality is the backdrop for an appealing mix of
history, architecture and culture.
We invite you
to experience the relaxing atmosphere of our historic area.
Tour
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill--America’s largest restored
Shaker offers touring, dining, lodging riverboat excursions, and
crafts shopping in original 19th century buildings.
Cruise the Kentucky River aboard the Dixie Belle, an
authentic sternwheeler, for spectacular views of the Palisades.
Explore a full-scale replica fort and learn about frontier life
at Old Fort Harrod State Park.
Savor traditional cuisine at Beaumont Inn, Kentucky’s
oldest family-operated country inn refined through five
generations of innkeeping. View
the town’s architectural treasures encompassing over 200 years
of history on the Walking/Driving Tour.
Stroll downtown's historic district and shop for quality
antiques and handmade crafts.
Join the fun as our locals play host to numerous Festival
& Events held throughout the year.
Come anytime--we've been preparing for your visit since
1774!
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