Bourbon County is the remnant of what was previously a much larger Bourbon County, established as part of Virginia in 1785, and comprising what are now thirty-four modern Kentucky counties. The area later became known as Old Bourbon in reference to its historical expanse. It was originally part of the French province of Louisiana, then after 1763 became part of Virginia, but was transferred to the newly formed Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1792.
The county is best known for its historical association with bourbon whiskey.
Kentucky is known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on the bluegrass found in many of its pastures due to the fertile soil. One of the major regions in Kentucky is the Bluegrass Region in central Kentucky which houses two of its major cities, Louisville and Lexington. It is a land with diverse environments and abundant resources, including the world's longest cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park, the greatest length of navigable waterways and streams in the contiguous United States, and the two largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River.
Kentucky (foaled 1861, died 1875), was a successful AmericanThoroughbredracehorse who won 21 of his 23 starts, including 20 consecutive wins.
He was by Lexington, who sired three colts in 1861 (out of Glencoe mares) and would each become one of the best race horses in America – Norfolk, Asteroid and Kentucky. Norfolk and Asteroid went undefeated throughout their racing careers, and one of the few horses who ever defeated Kentucky was Norfolk. Kentucky's dam was Magnolia, by the imported British champion Glencoe; Glencoe stood at John Harper's Nantura Stock Farm in Kentucky. His sire line traced back to Herod.
A rangy bay with a narrow white stripe and white off-fore pastern, Kentucky was owned by John Hunter, one of the founders of the Saratoga Race Course and co-owner (and the first chairman) of The Jockey Club.
Racing record
Probably trained by A.J. Minor (the facts are unclear), Kentucky won his only two-year-old start. At age three, racing for John Hunter, William R. Travers and George Osgood, he lost his second start in the inaugural Jersey Derby – coming in fourth to Norfolk. After that he won 20 consecutive races, including the first Travers Stakes in 1864 and the first two runnings of the Saratoga Cup at a distance of 2¼ miles. He also won the first Inaugural Stakes in four mile heats at the newly opened Jerome Park Racetrack. For three seasons (1864, 1865 and 1866), when races were two, three and four miles long, he was the undisputed champion of East Coast racing.
During the Civil War, Thad Goodwin (Charles Waldron) of Elmtree Farm, a local horse breeder resists Capt. John Dillon (Douglass Dumbrille) and a company of Union soldiers confiscating his prize horses. He is killed by Dillon and his youngest son Peter (Bobs Watson) cries at the soldiers riding away with the horses.
75 years later, in 1938, Peter (Walter Brennan) now a crotchety old man, still resides on Elmtree Farm and raises horses with his niece Sally (Loretta Young). Dillon's grandson Jack (Richard Greene) and Sally meet, her not knowing that he was a Dillon. Peter Goodwin dies when his speculation on cotton drops. The Goodwins are forced to auction off nearly all their horses and Jack offers his services to Sally, as a trainer of their last prize horse, "Bessie's Boy", who falls ill.
Know Your County is back! This time Matt and Chris teach you everything you need to know about BOURBON COUNTY, home to the world's tallest three story building. CHECK IT OUT!
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published: 07 Mar 2018
NEW LISTING: 130 Acre Bourbon County, Kentucky Horse Farm
A classic Bourbon County offering, this hard-working farm has produced graded stakes winning Thoroughbreds including City of Light. Just two-miles off the historic Paris Pike, its 130+ acres have been expertly developed and meticulously maintained. The farm is picturesque, with dozens of mature trees, wide drives, and a meandering stream along the rear. The gentle roll of the land is dotted with well-kept facilities designed by horsemen for horsemen.
52 stalls across three barns accommodate fine bloodstock. Two of the barns boast laundry and bathrooms (with showers) and adjoining breaking/conditioning space. A 7-bay equipment building and expansive hay building add convenience & utility.
The comfortable owner's cottage is a brick residence of appx. 2,000 sq. ft. with fireplaces and a two...
published: 02 May 2024
The Don'ts of the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky
Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass, horses, and bourbon. The bourbon trail is one of the most popular travel experiences in the US and millions of people visit each year to take in the wonderful experience one sip at a time. Here is some tourist and travel advice for the Bourbon Trail. How to get the most out of the Bourbon trail, and what to know about the Bourbon Trail.
What to do on the Bourbon Trail. What not to do on the Bourbon Trail
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NOW AVAILABLE: Historic Golden Chance Farm, Paris-Bourbon County, Kentucky
The magnificent and historic GOLDEN CHANCE FARM is the ideal opportunity to establish - or grow - your presence in the Bluegrass. Measuring an appx. 600 acres, the farm's soils have produced such esteemed alumni as JOHN HENRY, DUST COMMANDER (1970 Kentucky Derby winner), MASTER DERBY, and RUN DUSTY RUN. The farm is anchored by an absolutely lovely, early 20th century stone residence, complete with matching guest house and garage, and an iconic stone carillon. Five barns contain one hundred stalls, and are complemented by a HydroHorse aqua-tread and six-horse Kraft hotwalker. Stoner Creek meanders through the farm, offering some of the most breathtaking and exclusive vistas in all of Central Kentucky. Additional features include a farm office, five employee homes, and new (ca. 2020) road fr...
published: 07 Aug 2020
Rarely Offered Bourbon County Family Farm / 435+/- Acres / Green Creek Frontage
Offerings of this size are rarely available in the heart of Bourbon County. 656 Escondida Road’s 435± acres lie directly across from Evergreen Farm (home to the famed “Escondida” manse).
Boasting over 3,752 feet of road frontage, the farm is located only 20 minutes from the Thoroughbred Center on Paris Pike and 30 minutes from the Bluegrass Stockyards.
Currently utilized for crop & cattle lands, 87% of the soils are categorized by the USDA as “prime farmland” or “farmland of statewide importance.” The farm holds further promise for utilization as a Thoroughbred operation given its proximity to Claiborne, Darley Stonerside, Siena Farm, and Stone Farm, as well as other esteemed equine nurseries.
Green Creek frontage attracts abundant wildlife. Historic rock walls & mature trees point...
published: 20 Jun 2022
BOURBON AND KENTUCKY: A HISTORY DISTILLED
This film explores how distilling originated in Kentucky with its first settlers in 1775 and takes the viewer to the sites of central Kentucky's earliest distilling operations. Magnificent portraits and landscapes adorn the production. Original documents relating to Kentucky's earliest distillers, and pages from Kentucky's earliest newspapers, such as the Lexington "Kentucky Gazette" and the Paris "Western Citizen" document the progression of whiskey-making to the stage where the best of it was old, smooth, amber in color, and known as "Bourbon."
Recipient of a 2009 Bronze Telly Award.
published: 27 Nov 2019
Courtroom scuffle in Bourbon County
Courtroom scuffle in Bourbon County
published: 13 Jul 2009
Mountain Lion Killed in Bourbon County
PARIS, Ky. - Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials shot and killed a mountain lion that was found in Bourbon County Monday afternoon. WDKY-TV, FOX 56 Reporter Sam Smith.
published: 17 Dec 2014
Anonymous Whiskey Guy?!? SOTC: Bourbon and Whiskey! #whiskeytube #sotc
Something a little different today checking out the current state of my bourbon/whiskey collection. I’ve become more interested in whiskey over the last couple years and decided to make a video. Should I make more whiskey related content? Let me know what you think!
published: 30 Jun 2024
Bourbon County Families Fighting Airport Expansion
Bourbon County Families Fighting Airport Expansion
Know Your County is back! This time Matt and Chris teach you everything you need to know about BOURBON COUNTY, home to the world's tallest three story building....
Know Your County is back! This time Matt and Chris teach you everything you need to know about BOURBON COUNTY, home to the world's tallest three story building. CHECK IT OUT!
Full episode here: http://wp.me/p7TGZa-1J1
Know Your County is back! This time Matt and Chris teach you everything you need to know about BOURBON COUNTY, home to the world's tallest three story building. CHECK IT OUT!
Full episode here: http://wp.me/p7TGZa-1J1
A classic Bourbon County offering, this hard-working farm has produced graded stakes winning Thoroughbreds including City of Light. Just two-miles off the histo...
A classic Bourbon County offering, this hard-working farm has produced graded stakes winning Thoroughbreds including City of Light. Just two-miles off the historic Paris Pike, its 130+ acres have been expertly developed and meticulously maintained. The farm is picturesque, with dozens of mature trees, wide drives, and a meandering stream along the rear. The gentle roll of the land is dotted with well-kept facilities designed by horsemen for horsemen.
52 stalls across three barns accommodate fine bloodstock. Two of the barns boast laundry and bathrooms (with showers) and adjoining breaking/conditioning space. A 7-bay equipment building and expansive hay building add convenience & utility.
The comfortable owner's cottage is a brick residence of appx. 2,000 sq. ft. with fireplaces and a two-car garage. A lovely Italianate historic home is centered on the farm and in need of a complete restoration. Other residences include a manager’s home and two additional employee homes.
The farm holds no conservation easements. With its covetable location, notable progeny, and sensible layout, it is one of the most appealing offerings on the market today.
Offered at $3,900,000
by Zach Davis, Principal Broker
O (+1) 859.231.8444
C (+1) 859.576.8195
E [email protected]
KirkFarms.com
A classic Bourbon County offering, this hard-working farm has produced graded stakes winning Thoroughbreds including City of Light. Just two-miles off the historic Paris Pike, its 130+ acres have been expertly developed and meticulously maintained. The farm is picturesque, with dozens of mature trees, wide drives, and a meandering stream along the rear. The gentle roll of the land is dotted with well-kept facilities designed by horsemen for horsemen.
52 stalls across three barns accommodate fine bloodstock. Two of the barns boast laundry and bathrooms (with showers) and adjoining breaking/conditioning space. A 7-bay equipment building and expansive hay building add convenience & utility.
The comfortable owner's cottage is a brick residence of appx. 2,000 sq. ft. with fireplaces and a two-car garage. A lovely Italianate historic home is centered on the farm and in need of a complete restoration. Other residences include a manager’s home and two additional employee homes.
The farm holds no conservation easements. With its covetable location, notable progeny, and sensible layout, it is one of the most appealing offerings on the market today.
Offered at $3,900,000
by Zach Davis, Principal Broker
O (+1) 859.231.8444
C (+1) 859.576.8195
E [email protected]
KirkFarms.com
Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass, horses, and bourbon. The bourbon trail is one of the most popular travel experiences in the US and millions of people visi...
Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass, horses, and bourbon. The bourbon trail is one of the most popular travel experiences in the US and millions of people visit each year to take in the wonderful experience one sip at a time. Here is some tourist and travel advice for the Bourbon Trail. How to get the most out of the Bourbon trail, and what to know about the Bourbon Trail.
What to do on the Bourbon Trail. What not to do on the Bourbon Trail
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Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass, horses, and bourbon. The bourbon trail is one of the most popular travel experiences in the US and millions of people visit each year to take in the wonderful experience one sip at a time. Here is some tourist and travel advice for the Bourbon Trail. How to get the most out of the Bourbon trail, and what to know about the Bourbon Trail.
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The magnificent and historic GOLDEN CHANCE FARM is the ideal opportunity to establish - or grow - your presence in the Bluegrass. Measuring an appx. 600 acres, ...
The magnificent and historic GOLDEN CHANCE FARM is the ideal opportunity to establish - or grow - your presence in the Bluegrass. Measuring an appx. 600 acres, the farm's soils have produced such esteemed alumni as JOHN HENRY, DUST COMMANDER (1970 Kentucky Derby winner), MASTER DERBY, and RUN DUSTY RUN. The farm is anchored by an absolutely lovely, early 20th century stone residence, complete with matching guest house and garage, and an iconic stone carillon. Five barns contain one hundred stalls, and are complemented by a HydroHorse aqua-tread and six-horse Kraft hotwalker. Stoner Creek meanders through the farm, offering some of the most breathtaking and exclusive vistas in all of Central Kentucky. Additional features include a farm office, five employee homes, and new (ca. 2020) road frontage fencing. Farms of this size, with this provenance, are rarely publically-available! Property may be divided; please call for details. Offered at $3,725,000 by Zach Davis, Broker, Kirkpatrick & Company, (+1) 859.576.8195, [email protected].
The magnificent and historic GOLDEN CHANCE FARM is the ideal opportunity to establish - or grow - your presence in the Bluegrass. Measuring an appx. 600 acres, the farm's soils have produced such esteemed alumni as JOHN HENRY, DUST COMMANDER (1970 Kentucky Derby winner), MASTER DERBY, and RUN DUSTY RUN. The farm is anchored by an absolutely lovely, early 20th century stone residence, complete with matching guest house and garage, and an iconic stone carillon. Five barns contain one hundred stalls, and are complemented by a HydroHorse aqua-tread and six-horse Kraft hotwalker. Stoner Creek meanders through the farm, offering some of the most breathtaking and exclusive vistas in all of Central Kentucky. Additional features include a farm office, five employee homes, and new (ca. 2020) road frontage fencing. Farms of this size, with this provenance, are rarely publically-available! Property may be divided; please call for details. Offered at $3,725,000 by Zach Davis, Broker, Kirkpatrick & Company, (+1) 859.576.8195, [email protected].
Offerings of this size are rarely available in the heart of Bourbon County. 656 Escondida Road’s 435± acres lie directly across from Evergreen Farm (home to the...
Offerings of this size are rarely available in the heart of Bourbon County. 656 Escondida Road’s 435± acres lie directly across from Evergreen Farm (home to the famed “Escondida” manse).
Boasting over 3,752 feet of road frontage, the farm is located only 20 minutes from the Thoroughbred Center on Paris Pike and 30 minutes from the Bluegrass Stockyards.
Currently utilized for crop & cattle lands, 87% of the soils are categorized by the USDA as “prime farmland” or “farmland of statewide importance.” The farm holds further promise for utilization as a Thoroughbred operation given its proximity to Claiborne, Darley Stonerside, Siena Farm, and Stone Farm, as well as other esteemed equine nurseries.
Green Creek frontage attracts abundant wildlife. Historic rock walls & mature trees point to the farm’s long heritage. Early Kentucky pioneer John “Wildcat” McKinney resided in the area, even penning a May 1818 letter to Jefferson from “Green Creek, Bourbon County Kentucky.”
An employee home, accompanied by multiple tobacco barns & sheds, provides additional functionality.
$3,100,000
Zach Davis, Broker, Kirkpatrick & Company
(+1) 859.576.8195 or [email protected]
www.KirkFarms.com
Offerings of this size are rarely available in the heart of Bourbon County. 656 Escondida Road’s 435± acres lie directly across from Evergreen Farm (home to the famed “Escondida” manse).
Boasting over 3,752 feet of road frontage, the farm is located only 20 minutes from the Thoroughbred Center on Paris Pike and 30 minutes from the Bluegrass Stockyards.
Currently utilized for crop & cattle lands, 87% of the soils are categorized by the USDA as “prime farmland” or “farmland of statewide importance.” The farm holds further promise for utilization as a Thoroughbred operation given its proximity to Claiborne, Darley Stonerside, Siena Farm, and Stone Farm, as well as other esteemed equine nurseries.
Green Creek frontage attracts abundant wildlife. Historic rock walls & mature trees point to the farm’s long heritage. Early Kentucky pioneer John “Wildcat” McKinney resided in the area, even penning a May 1818 letter to Jefferson from “Green Creek, Bourbon County Kentucky.”
An employee home, accompanied by multiple tobacco barns & sheds, provides additional functionality.
$3,100,000
Zach Davis, Broker, Kirkpatrick & Company
(+1) 859.576.8195 or [email protected]
www.KirkFarms.com
This film explores how distilling originated in Kentucky with its first settlers in 1775 and takes the viewer to the sites of central Kentucky's earliest distil...
This film explores how distilling originated in Kentucky with its first settlers in 1775 and takes the viewer to the sites of central Kentucky's earliest distilling operations. Magnificent portraits and landscapes adorn the production. Original documents relating to Kentucky's earliest distillers, and pages from Kentucky's earliest newspapers, such as the Lexington "Kentucky Gazette" and the Paris "Western Citizen" document the progression of whiskey-making to the stage where the best of it was old, smooth, amber in color, and known as "Bourbon."
Recipient of a 2009 Bronze Telly Award.
This film explores how distilling originated in Kentucky with its first settlers in 1775 and takes the viewer to the sites of central Kentucky's earliest distilling operations. Magnificent portraits and landscapes adorn the production. Original documents relating to Kentucky's earliest distillers, and pages from Kentucky's earliest newspapers, such as the Lexington "Kentucky Gazette" and the Paris "Western Citizen" document the progression of whiskey-making to the stage where the best of it was old, smooth, amber in color, and known as "Bourbon."
Recipient of a 2009 Bronze Telly Award.
PARIS, Ky. - Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials shot and killed a mountain lion that was found in Bourbon County Monday afternoon. WDKY-TV, FOX 56 Reporter Sa...
PARIS, Ky. - Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials shot and killed a mountain lion that was found in Bourbon County Monday afternoon. WDKY-TV, FOX 56 Reporter Sam Smith.
PARIS, Ky. - Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials shot and killed a mountain lion that was found in Bourbon County Monday afternoon. WDKY-TV, FOX 56 Reporter Sam Smith.
Something a little different today checking out the current state of my bourbon/whiskey collection. I’ve become more interested in whiskey over the last couple ...
Something a little different today checking out the current state of my bourbon/whiskey collection. I’ve become more interested in whiskey over the last couple years and decided to make a video. Should I make more whiskey related content? Let me know what you think!
Something a little different today checking out the current state of my bourbon/whiskey collection. I’ve become more interested in whiskey over the last couple years and decided to make a video. Should I make more whiskey related content? Let me know what you think!
Know Your County is back! This time Matt and Chris teach you everything you need to know about BOURBON COUNTY, home to the world's tallest three story building. CHECK IT OUT!
Full episode here: http://wp.me/p7TGZa-1J1
A classic Bourbon County offering, this hard-working farm has produced graded stakes winning Thoroughbreds including City of Light. Just two-miles off the historic Paris Pike, its 130+ acres have been expertly developed and meticulously maintained. The farm is picturesque, with dozens of mature trees, wide drives, and a meandering stream along the rear. The gentle roll of the land is dotted with well-kept facilities designed by horsemen for horsemen.
52 stalls across three barns accommodate fine bloodstock. Two of the barns boast laundry and bathrooms (with showers) and adjoining breaking/conditioning space. A 7-bay equipment building and expansive hay building add convenience & utility.
The comfortable owner's cottage is a brick residence of appx. 2,000 sq. ft. with fireplaces and a two-car garage. A lovely Italianate historic home is centered on the farm and in need of a complete restoration. Other residences include a manager’s home and two additional employee homes.
The farm holds no conservation easements. With its covetable location, notable progeny, and sensible layout, it is one of the most appealing offerings on the market today.
Offered at $3,900,000
by Zach Davis, Principal Broker
O (+1) 859.231.8444
C (+1) 859.576.8195
E [email protected]
KirkFarms.com
Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass, horses, and bourbon. The bourbon trail is one of the most popular travel experiences in the US and millions of people visit each year to take in the wonderful experience one sip at a time. Here is some tourist and travel advice for the Bourbon Trail. How to get the most out of the Bourbon trail, and what to know about the Bourbon Trail.
What to do on the Bourbon Trail. What not to do on the Bourbon Trail
#bourbontrail #kentucky #visitky
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The magnificent and historic GOLDEN CHANCE FARM is the ideal opportunity to establish - or grow - your presence in the Bluegrass. Measuring an appx. 600 acres, the farm's soils have produced such esteemed alumni as JOHN HENRY, DUST COMMANDER (1970 Kentucky Derby winner), MASTER DERBY, and RUN DUSTY RUN. The farm is anchored by an absolutely lovely, early 20th century stone residence, complete with matching guest house and garage, and an iconic stone carillon. Five barns contain one hundred stalls, and are complemented by a HydroHorse aqua-tread and six-horse Kraft hotwalker. Stoner Creek meanders through the farm, offering some of the most breathtaking and exclusive vistas in all of Central Kentucky. Additional features include a farm office, five employee homes, and new (ca. 2020) road frontage fencing. Farms of this size, with this provenance, are rarely publically-available! Property may be divided; please call for details. Offered at $3,725,000 by Zach Davis, Broker, Kirkpatrick & Company, (+1) 859.576.8195, [email protected].
Offerings of this size are rarely available in the heart of Bourbon County. 656 Escondida Road’s 435± acres lie directly across from Evergreen Farm (home to the famed “Escondida” manse).
Boasting over 3,752 feet of road frontage, the farm is located only 20 minutes from the Thoroughbred Center on Paris Pike and 30 minutes from the Bluegrass Stockyards.
Currently utilized for crop & cattle lands, 87% of the soils are categorized by the USDA as “prime farmland” or “farmland of statewide importance.” The farm holds further promise for utilization as a Thoroughbred operation given its proximity to Claiborne, Darley Stonerside, Siena Farm, and Stone Farm, as well as other esteemed equine nurseries.
Green Creek frontage attracts abundant wildlife. Historic rock walls & mature trees point to the farm’s long heritage. Early Kentucky pioneer John “Wildcat” McKinney resided in the area, even penning a May 1818 letter to Jefferson from “Green Creek, Bourbon County Kentucky.”
An employee home, accompanied by multiple tobacco barns & sheds, provides additional functionality.
$3,100,000
Zach Davis, Broker, Kirkpatrick & Company
(+1) 859.576.8195 or [email protected]
www.KirkFarms.com
This film explores how distilling originated in Kentucky with its first settlers in 1775 and takes the viewer to the sites of central Kentucky's earliest distilling operations. Magnificent portraits and landscapes adorn the production. Original documents relating to Kentucky's earliest distillers, and pages from Kentucky's earliest newspapers, such as the Lexington "Kentucky Gazette" and the Paris "Western Citizen" document the progression of whiskey-making to the stage where the best of it was old, smooth, amber in color, and known as "Bourbon."
Recipient of a 2009 Bronze Telly Award.
PARIS, Ky. - Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials shot and killed a mountain lion that was found in Bourbon County Monday afternoon. WDKY-TV, FOX 56 Reporter Sam Smith.
Something a little different today checking out the current state of my bourbon/whiskey collection. I’ve become more interested in whiskey over the last couple years and decided to make a video. Should I make more whiskey related content? Let me know what you think!
Bourbon County is the remnant of what was previously a much larger Bourbon County, established as part of Virginia in 1785, and comprising what are now thirty-four modern Kentucky counties. The area later became known as Old Bourbon in reference to its historical expanse. It was originally part of the French province of Louisiana, then after 1763 became part of Virginia, but was transferred to the newly formed Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1792.
The county is best known for its historical association with bourbon whiskey.