28-594: Bardstown is a home rule-class city in Nelson County, Kentucky , United States. The population was 13,567 in the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Nelson County. Bardstown is named for the pioneering Bard brothers. David Bard obtained a 1,000-acre (400 ha) land grant in 1785 in what was then Jefferson County, Virginia . William Bard surveyed and platted the town. It was originally chartered as Baird's Town in 1788, and has been known as Beardstown , and Beards Town . The production of bourbon whiskey
56-475: A unitary urban county government (UCG); Louisville and other cities within Jefferson County have also merged into a single metro government. However, under state law, both major cities retained their pre-merger classification before the new scheme took effect. The General Assembly had historically reclassified cities only when requested by the city government. If all cities had been reclassified in
84-471: A female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01. The age distribution was 27.7% under 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 or older. The median age
112-446: A female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 or older. The median age
140-556: A given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since
168-567: A lending library, a branch of the Nelson County Public Library. My Old Kentucky Home State Park is located in Bardstown. Judge John Rowan and his wife Ann Lytle Rowan commissioned the construction of a large mansion there named Federal Hill. The Stephen Foster Story is an outdoor musical at the park about Stephen Foster , composer of "My Old Kentucky Home." It was designated Kentucky's official outdoor musical by
196-561: A mayor- alderman government, but that does not apply to the merged governments in Louisville and Lexington. All other cities have a different form of government, including mayor-council , commission , and city manager , and are designated " home rule class" cities. The two-class system went into effect on January 1, 2015, following the 2014 passage of House Bill 331 by the Kentucky General Assembly and
224-620: Is a major industry. First settled by European Americans in 1780, Bardstown is among the oldest cities in Kentucky . Named county seat of the newly created Nelson County, Virginia (now Kentucky) in 1784, the town was formally established in 1788. It was incorporated by the state assembly in 1838. Reflecting the westward migration of Americans over the Blue Ridge Mountains after the Revolutionary War , Bardstown
252-512: Is a newspaper in Bardstown. In early 2023, Bardstown was ranked as number 8 of Travel and Leisure 20 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America. Mentioned were the Federal and Georgian achitiecture, cobblestone paths, and gateway to Kentucky Bourbon Trail . The Bluegrass Parkway is a limited-access highway that passes just south of Bardstown. A part of the Kentucky parkway system, the highway
280-538: Is celebrated at the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival , whose promoters have trademarked the phrase "Bourbon Capital of the World" to apply exclusively to Bardstown. The festival was designated Kentucky's official bourbon festival by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2000. The Civil War Museum in Bardstown is the fourth-largest Civil War museum in the United States. Other notable sites include: Bardstown has
308-495: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Bardstown has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. As of the census of 2010, there were 11,700 people, 4,712 households, and 2,949 families living in the city. The population density was 1,577.9 per square mile (609.2/km). There were 5,113 housing units at an average density of 689.5 per square mile (266.2/km). The racial makeup of
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#1732772022721336-551: The poverty line , including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over. The Old Talbott Tavern , built in 1779, has been patronized by frontiersman Daniel Boone , and future 16th President Abraham Lincoln . Bullet holes in an upstairs wall are reputed to have been shot by Jesse James . It had been rumored that the Tavern is haunted. Distilleries operating in Bardstown include Heaven Hill , Barton 1792 , and Lux Row Distillers . The regional production of bourbon
364-451: The 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it
392-636: The Kentucky General Assembly in 2002. Almost all of the city is served by the Bardstown City Schools ; the district also includes significant portions of the built-up area outside the city limits. Ryan Clark is the Superintendent of Schools. The school district includes an Early Childhood Education Center, Primary School, Elementary School, Middle School and High School. Some of the city is instead served by
420-414: The bill's signing into law by Governor Steve Beshear . The new system replaced one in which cities were divided into six classes based on their population at the time of their classification. Before the enactment of House Bill 331, more than 400 classification-related laws affected public safety, alcohol beverage control, revenue options and others. Lexington and Fayette County are completely merged in
448-402: The city was 82.11% White , 15.07% African American , 0.13% Native American , 0.94% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.67% from other races , and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic and Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population. There were 4,195 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 17.6% had
476-427: The city was 82.31% White (80.79% non-Hispanic ), 12.39% African American , 0.21% Native American , 0.75% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.56% from other races , and 2.78% from two or more races . Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.71% of the population. There were 4,712 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 19.5% had
504-406: The population were below the poverty line , including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,374 people, 4,195 households, and 2,701 families living in the city. The population density was 1,445.3 per square mile (558.0/km). There were 4,488 housing units at an average density of 625.3 per square mile (241.4/km). The racial makeup of
532-410: The pre-2015 scheme according to actual population, about one-third of classifications would have changed. In particular, Lexington would have been classified as a first-class (Class 1) city. Although basic city classification changed in 2015, the old classifications will remain relevant for some time. Because many provisions of state law applied only to cities of certain pre-2015 classes, House Bill 331
560-400: The state are in the home rule class. Click on the double triangles at the top of a column to sort the table by that column. County seat Since the 2010 census , some cities in Kentucky were disincorporated and did not appear in the next census. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in
588-501: The surrounding Nelson County School District. By contrast, one of the county district's two high schools, Nelson County High , physically lies within the Bardstown school district. Bardstown is also home to St. Joseph School and Bethlehem High School , both of which have been operational since 1819. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville . The Kentucky Standard
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#1732772022721616-408: Was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 31,497, and the median income for a family was $ 41,065. Males had a median income of $ 31,850 versus $ 20,537 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,681. About 14.6% of families and 17.7% of the population were below
644-424: Was 34.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. As of the 2010 Census, the median income for a household in the city was $ 50,046, and the median income for a family was $ 60,609. Full-time male workers had a median income of $ 46,500 versus $ 36,551 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,059. About 11.3% of families and 15.3% of
672-603: Was also the first center of Catholicism west of the Appalachian Mountains in the original western frontier territories of the United States. The Diocese of Bardstown was established on February 8, 1808, to serve all Catholics between the Appalachians and the Mississippi River. This divided the previous all-encompassing Diocese of Baltimore, established in 1789. In 1841, the seat of the diocese
700-428: Was explicitly written to address such issues. In certain areas of law, class-based distinctions between cities have been replaced by population-based distinctions. In certain other areas that were more controversial, the pre-2015 status quo is being maintained through a registry of cities that were covered by prior laws. Under the new system, Louisville and Lexington are classified as first class. All other cities in
728-549: Was fixed in 2016. Bardstown is located in north central Nelson County. It is at the intersection of US routes 31E , 62 and 150 . The Bluegrass Parkway passes to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.2 km), all but 0.1 square miles (0.3 km) of which is land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to
756-621: Was formerly a toll road. Tolls were removed in 1991 after its construction bonds had been paid off. Railroad freight service is provided by the R.J. Corman Railroad Central Kentucky Lines, over the former Bardstown Branch of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad . List of Kentucky cities Kentucky , a state in the United States , has 418 active cities. The two largest, Louisville and Lexington , are designated "first class" cities. A first class city would normally have
784-461: Was transferred to nearby Louisville, Kentucky . The Bardstown cathedral is the Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral , and the city has a Roman Catholic parochial high school, Bethlehem High School . In 2008, videos showing sewage and storm water spewing from the sewer systems in multiple locations around the city led the state of Kentucky to order the city to fix the problem. The sewer system
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