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Paris, Kentucky - Horses, History, and Hospitality
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The early Settlers in Kentucky often had common ties to Europe and when it came time to name a new town, they looked in that direction. Originally known as Hopewell, Virginia, the name was changed in 1790 to Paris, to reflect, it is written, the support of the French during our Revolutionary War. This was about the same time that Versailles, Kentucky came into being and even today, the two towns share many of the same attributes. Charming historic town, good neighbors, horse farms, and a commitment to improvement and development.
Leaving downtown Lexington, one heads Northeast out Broadway on the Paris Pike, which is also US 68/27, and in a brief 22 minutes (17 miles) one arrives, happily, in Paris, a town of about 10,000 people. There are currently about 114 homes for sale in the Paris community ranging in price from $50,000 to a few over $800,000, some new, some historic, and a few just pleasantly mature.
Paris, has had a Main Street development Program since 1992. In the last couple of years, fifteen historic buildings have been renovated and more improvements are underway. Some popular new restaurants have attracted hungry Kentuckians which has also been a stimulus to downtown Paris business.
Like much of this part of the world, Paris is in the heart of horse country. It's also the County Seat of Bourbon County (although they don't make Bourbon here any more.) Several prominent horse farms, Xalapa and Claiborne Farms being two, are located in the area. Triple Crown winner Secretariat is buried at Claiborne as is another famous thoroughbred named Buckpasser, which somehow seems like a poor choice of names.
Several museums as well as other historic buildings like the Duncan Tavern, are worth a look as is the Bourbon County Courthouse on Courthouse Square. Venture inside the courthouse to view the murals on the interior of the dome which depict agricultural life in the County a hundred years ago.
Paris children attend
Bourbon County schools
If you would like to take a look at some homes in and about the fine City of Paris, please call me today, (859) 509-0439, or if you prefer, Send Me an Email. For instantaneous service, I'm kidding, complete our Get Info Form.
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