A Quintessential Character Town: Harrodsburg KY.

 HISTORY. First town west of the mountains, 1836. Settled by Daniel Boone and James Harrod. Harrodsburg is a free-standing town in the sense that is not a suburb of a larger town. It is some 60 miles southeast of Louisville. Lexington is 25 miles to the northeast, connected to Harrodsburg by a National Geographic Scenic Road that crosses the scenic Kentucky Gorge. 

CHARACTER. Harrodsburg is an interesting, pleasant and prosperous place. 

FEATURES. The town has an active main street, historic neighborhoods and a vibrant economy. The town features: 

1. • S. Main Street’s active zone is 1200’ long with: 
   • Shops, theater, water wall plaza, 
   • Civic activities including city hall, post office, library, 
   • The Kentucky Fudge Company world famous for ice cream and fudge, and 
   • Mercer County Judicial Center.