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Campbellsville

Green County, KY

Population

11,434

Walk Score

67 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$655

Median home value

$156,400

Founded

1817

Campbellsville is a city in central Kentucky, United States, founded in 1817 by Andrew Campbell. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 11,426. It is known for Campbellsville University, Taylor Regional Hospital health care system, its historic downtown, and the proximity to Green River Lake State Park. Campbellsville is the county seat of Taylor County which has a geographic boundary shaped like a heart. Campbellsville celebrated its bicentennial on July 4, 2017.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Battle of Tebbs Bend · listed 1999
  • Battle of Tebbs Bend (Boundary Increase) · listed 2006
  • Campbellsville Historic Commercial District · listed 1983
  • Campbellsville Residential Historic District · listed 2008
  • Tate, Isaac, Farm · listed 2004

Notable landmarks

  • Livesay House · listed 1984
  • Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument · listed 1997
  • Buchanan, Thomas Gant, House
  • Caldwell, James, House · listed 2011
  • Caldwell, John, Home
  • Campbellsville School, Stadium and Athletic Field · listed 2007
  • Chandler, John, House · listed 1987
  • Clay Hill · listed 1975
  • Collins Residence
  • Cowherd, Jonathan, Jr., House · listed 1977
  • Emerald Hill
  • Hiestand, Jacob, House · listed 1983
  • Merchant's Hotel · listed 1980
  • Robinson-Gaines House
  • Sanders, Durham, House · listed 1996
  • Taylor County Clerk's Office · listed 1977

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