Huntertown, Kentucky Explained

Huntertown is in Woodford County, Kentucky.[1] It was established by a veteran of the American Civil War who was African American.[2] There is a Huntertown Elementary School nearby.

The Bluegrass Parkway was constructed through Huntertown, splitting it, and worsened flooding issues. Residents were paid to move elsewhere in 2003. A commemorative marker recounts the settlement's history.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New life breathed into historic African American community in Woodford County. WKYT News. Staff. www.wkyt.com.
  2. Web site: Huntertown Community Interpretive Park – Versailles – Woodford Parks Rec.