There's More Than Meets The Eye In This Teeny Tiny Town In Kentucky
By Andrea Limke|Published May 06, 2018
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
We love teeny tiny Kentucky towns because they are always filled with character, despite their size. We shared our love for our state’s tiniest town, but there’s another little city that is in the running for this title. Buckhorn is a mere 0.5-square mile of land, and yet both within the city limits and right around the edges are features that make this town worthy of a visit. When you do decide to head to Buckhorn, we think you’ll agree that there’s more than meets the eye in this teeny tiny town in Kentucky.
Buckhorn is a small town in Perry County in eastern Kentucky, and in the year 2000, had an estimated 144 residents.
Minister Harvey Murdoch established the church and school in 1902, in response to the lack of educational facilities and permanent churches at the time, specifically in this area of Kentucky.
When the new church building was constructed in 1928 - the one that still stands in the town today - the 865-member congregation was the largest rural Presbyterian church in Kentucky. Aside from its size, its log construction made it stand out and both are reasons why it is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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In addition to its interesting history, Buckhorn boasts a picturesque 1,200-acre lake and the lovely Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park.
The lodge at the park overlooks the lake and rolling green hills that are filled with woods and natural beauty. The park offers many amenities that you wouldn't typically find in a small town.
In the warmer months, the pool is a great place to relax for those staying in the park. You can also have a meal at the restaurant, take a boat out on the lake, or explore one of many trails.
The beach is also popular on hot summer days and is another unexpected feature of a small town in Kentucky.
You can experience an interesting history, stay at an unforgettable state resort park, relax on a beach, and top it all off with a banana split - and all in a town that only a few dozen people call home.
For a town of this size and population, it’s pretty incredible to think that it has so much natural beauty, history, and charm. Have you been to Buckhorn? Perhaps the state park?
We were tipped off to this little town by a reader, so be sure to let us know of any other cities that are worth checking out! We’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments below!
If you’re interested in a stay at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, visit its website here.
And for more incredible small towns in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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