One of the fastest growing counties in Kentucky, Garrard County offers the advantages of small town life, rural life, and large city opportunities. A low cost of living and central location combine with beauty and a treasure chest of history to make this area so attractive.
Air transportation is readily accessible through Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Access to Interstate 75 is twenty miles from the center of Lancaster over newly improved Kentucky 52. US 27 is slated for improvements which will provide access to both Interstates 64 and 75.
Constantly upgrading its facilities for the benefit of their students, the Garrard County School system has three modern elementary schools, one modern middle school which has had recent additions, and a newly renovated high school. Growth in the county has necessitated plans for a new high school. All schools in the system are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, Centre College, Georgetown University, Eastern Kentucky University and many technical schools lie within commuting distance.
Garrard County's 231 square miles of land area consisting of gently rolling to hilly terrain is bounded by water on three sides. These bodies include Dix River, the Kentucky River, and 3600 acre Herrington Lake. Whether your choice is skiing, fishing or boating, Garrard County offers a wealth of water-related recreational opportunities. Garrard County also boasts two scenic nature preserves along the Kentucky River and Logan Hubble Park. Covered picnic facilities, walking and riding trails are available. Garrard County Recreational Park offers two new tennis courts and two new baseball fields, a concession stand, and an expanded picnic area. Designed by Pete Dye, Peninsula Golf Resort is rated among the top ten in Kentucky. In addition, Kentucky is investigating possibilities for locating its newest state park on Herrington Lake.
Garrard County offers a wealth of history with nearly 100 buildings on the Historic Register. The Garrard County Jail Museum and Pleasant Retreat, the home of Governor William Owsley offer glimpses of the past. An abundance of genealogical material is found in the Garrard County Public Library and through cemeteries that date to the late 1700's.
Its great beauty, central location, fine schools, low cost of living, and exceptional recreational facilities make Garrard County attractive for individuals and businesses.
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