Henry County, KY
An easy drive up I-71 about 35 miles from downtown Louisville is Henry County. Being only an hour from Cincinnati as well, Henry County is easily accessible by two major metropolitan areas, but its natural rural landscape offers a calm and quiet atmosphere. Rolling hills of Kentucky farmland make up a large part of the county's topography, giving the area a rich agriculture heritage that is celebrated in many ways, from the bustling farmers market every Saturday morning to the annual Henry County Harvest Showcase in July that attracts thousands. Water adventures are also popular in Henry County with fishing and boating on the Kentucky River and Lake Jericho. Henry County's small town, friendly vibe, prime location, and affordable housing market are all contributing factors to the area's growing population.
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HENRY COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS
New Castle Founded in 1798, New Castle is one of the oldest cities in the state of Kentucky and with approximately 1,000 people, it is also one of the smallest. New Castle, the county seat of Henry County, is primarily a residential area with historic old homes near the town's preserved Main Street, as well as a variety of subdivisions. Homes and buildings in the town give a glimpse of its rich architectural history and being a rural community, it is as common to see a tractor on Main Street as it is to see a car.
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Eminence Eminence, the largest city in Henry County, has a rich history and unique attractions. The town got the name "Eminence", which literally means "an area of high ground", from being the highest point on the railroad line between Louisville and Lexington. The railroad, which carried bourbon throughout Kentucky is now gone but the city still offers the same wonderful views of the countryside and numerous housing options. Eminence is also home to the world's largest manufacturer of loudspeakers and the state's only Renaissance fair.
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Campbellsburg Home to several of the area's major businesses, Campbellsburg is a great place to live and work. Its central business district was rebuilt after a devastating tornado destroyed much of it in 1974. Campbellsburg is a small town that many residents describe as being quiet, comforting, safe, and easy to call home.
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Pleasureville On the edge of Henry and Shelby County is the quaint, one-stop-light town of Pleasureville. The community offers affordable housing options in a rural country environment. The majority its residents would all agree that the name Pleasureville simply fits the town, given that it is a pleasure to call it home.
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UTILITIES
GAS & ELECTRIC |
LG&E and KU 502-589-1444 lge-ku.com |
Shelby Energy Cooperative 1-800-292-6585 shelbyenergy.com |
PHONE, CABLE & INTERNET |
AT&T 888-757-6500 att.com |
Time Warner Cable 502-357-4400 twc.com |
GARBAGE & RECYCLING |
Rumpke 1-800-678-6753 rumpke.com |
Industrial Disposal 1-800-928-2347 (Smithfield & Eminence) |
WATER & SEWER |
Henry County Water District 502-532-6279 hcwd2.com |
TAX & LICENSE |
Henry County Clerk's Office 502-845-5705 27 S Property Rd, New Castle, KY 40050 henrycountyclerk.ky.gov |
SCHOOLS
Henry County Public Schools 502-845-8600 henry.kyschools.us
The Shelby County Public School system includes one preschool, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools, including an alternative school and a technology center.
Eminence Independent Schools 502-845-1310 eminence.kyschools.us
The other school district in Henry County is led by the Eminence Board of Education. The public school district includes one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school that are all located on the same campus. The schools included in the Eminence Independent School district are marked with an asterisk (*) below.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS |
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Campbellsburg Elementary 270 Cardinal Dr Campbellsburg, KY 40011 502-845-8630 Website
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Eastern Elementary 6928 Bethlehem Rd Pleasureville, KY 40057 502-845-8640 Website
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Eminence Elementary School* 254 West Broadway St. Eminence, KY 40019 502-845-5427 Website
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New Castle Elementary 182 South Property Rd New Castle, KY 40050 502-845-8650 Website
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Early Childhood 182 South Property Rd New Castle, KY 40050 502-845-8656 Website
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MIDDLE SCHOOLS |
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Henry County Middle School 1124 Eminence Rd New Castle, KY 40050 502-845-8660 Website
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Eminence Middle School* 254 West Broadway St. Eminence, KY 40019 502-845-5427 Website
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HIGH SCHOOLS |
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Henry County High School 1120 Eminence Rd New Castle, KY 40050 502-845-8670 Website
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Eminence High School* 254 West Broadway St. Eminence, KY 40019 502-845-5427 Website
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HEALTHCARE
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