Richmond Kentucky Welcomes You

 

Richmond Kentucky Business Directory

• Arts & Entertainment
  • Golf Courses, Education, Fitness,
  • Health Clubs, Gyms, Movies, Nightlife
• Autos, Trucks & Boats
  • Car & Truck Dealers, Boat Dealers,
  • All-Terrain Vehicles, Motorcycles,
  • Golf Carts, Parts, Repair, Paint
• Education & Child Care
• Financial Services
  • Banks, Mortgage Companies &
  • Lenders, Stockbrokers, Insurance
• Food & Dining
  • Restaurants, Coffee Shops,
  • Delivery & Take-out
• Home Improvement
  • Builders, Cabinets, Glass Repair,
  • Plumbers, Electrical, Construction Materials
• Hotels, Motels & Lodging
  • Hotels & Motels, Bed & Breakfasts, Campgrounds
• Professional Services
  • Attorneys, Accountants,
  • Chiropractors, Dentists, Physicians, Optometrists, Veterinarians
• Real Estate
  • Real Estate Agents, Apartments, Mortgages, Moving Companies,
  • Storage Units
• Shopping
  • Boutiques, Beauty, Books, Clothing, Florists, Formal Wear, Gift Shops,
  • Gowns, Shoes, Music Store,
  • Skateboards, Workclothes

 

 

Richmond, Kentucky (population 27,152) was founded in 1798 by Colonel John Miller, a Revolutionary War Soldier, and named in honor of Miller's birthplace, Richmond, Virginia. It was the scene of a major Civil War Confederate victory in 1862, when General Kirby Smith defeated General William Nelson's Union forces. Although the main battleground is six miles south of town, a heavily contested retreat left many buildings bearing the marks of battle.

Richmond Kentucky is the home to over 102 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and three National Register Historic Districts. Our downtown is considered one of the Southeast's finest restored 19th century commercial districts. Stroll through the picturesque streets of historical downtown; dine in a quaint cafe and spend the afternoon browsing through our numerous unique shops.

We think you'll find plenty to do in Richmond, Kentucky and you'll certainly find plenty of Kentucky's history. Fort Boonesborough State Park is a reconstruction of Daniel Boone's fort, Kentucky's second settlement. Craftspeople at the fort demonstrate their techniques with tools from the 1700's. It's a living-history experience that's quite well done. In the fall, the fort hosts an annual reenactment of a Native American attack.

We also recommend the walking tour of the fine old homes in downtown Richmond, Kentucky. Begin with the Irvinton House Museum, an opulent mansion built in 1820 with its original furnishings and displays of local history. The city's visitor's center is located in the back wing of the house and its staff can provide a walking-tour booklet listing more than 100 other historic homes downtown.

Be sure to visit White Hall State Historic Site, home of emancipationist and publisher Cassius Marcellus Clay. A fascinating character given to bare-knuckled defense of his views, Clay was also the U. S. minister to Russia and a close friend of Abraham Lincoln. Also in Richmond, KY is the Hummel Space Theater at Eastern Kentucky University. This big planetarium will take you almost 10 billion miles from home and back again. Craft lovers will enjoy a visit to Bybee Pottery, east of Richmond, Kentucky. It's been in business since 1809, and the ancient sloping building looks every minute of its age. The potters are happy to chat with you as you watch them work at their wheels, but if you actually want to buy their products, get there early and save your questions until later. Salesroom shelves are re-stocked every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 am and are stripped bare within minutes.