Bardstown, Kentucky

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Bardstown

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Bardstown.

15 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Kentucky Bourbon Trail · 0.3 mi · Things to Do

  Tour legendary distilleries: Maker's Mark Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve. Free tastings.

• Wickland (Bardstown, Kentucky) · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Three state governors called this mansion home, two for Kentucky and one for Louisiana. That's right, Wickland, just ahead, was built by Charles Anderson Wickliffe, who served as Governor of Louisiana. His two sons,…

• Old Talbott Tavern · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

  One of the oldest western stagecoach stops in America, operating continuously in Bardstown since 1779.

• Bardstown Historic District · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Get ready to step back in time, because Bardstown isn't just a pretty town – it's a living history book! This charming district tells stories from Kentucky's earliest days, practically echoing with the footsteps of…

• My Old Kentucky Home State Park · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever heard the song 'My Old Kentucky Home'? You're driving right by the place that inspired it! This state park centers around Federal Hill, a historic plantation home. Built around 1795, Federal Hill was owned by…

• Old Talbott Tavern · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Raise a glass at one of the oldest taverns west of the Alleghenies, the Old Talbott Tavern! Built in 1779, it quickly became a vital stagecoach stop between Louisville and Nashville. The tavern has been a fixture of…

• Nelson County Jail · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what kind of outlaws landed behind bars in frontier Kentucky? You're about to find out! Right next door to the famous Old Talbott Tavern, you're looking at the historic Nelson County Jail, built way back…

• Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral · 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where Kentucky's Catholic roots began? You're approaching the very spot! This stunning Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral was the birthplace of Catholicism in the entire American West. Imagine, a…

• Maker's Mark Distillery · 10.6 mi · Historical Marker

  Historic bourbon distillery in Loretto operating since 1805, known for hand-dipped red wax bottles.

• Mount Zion Covered Bridge · 10.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here a sec. This spot used to be the home of Kentucky's longest covered bridge, Mount Zion. For 150 years, it stood right here, a testament to another era. Built in 1871, the Mount Zion Covered Bridge…

• Maker's Mark · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a taste of history – literally! This is Maker's Mark Distillery, home of the iconic bourbon with the red wax seal. It all started in 1953, when T. William "Bill" Samuels Sr., with the help of his wife…

• New Haven Battlefield Site · 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it was like to be a soldier in the Civil War, fighting for control of a vital railroad? You're driving through the very ground where that happened. This isn't just a pretty drive, it’s a battlefield. On…