I prepared this blog as a quick-reference guide to make your relocation to Shepherdsville, Mt. Washington, Brooks, or Lebanon Junction as simple as possible.
Bullitt County Community Information
The county was founded in 1797 and named after Alexander Scott Bullitt. After being unsuccessful in his humble :) attempt to get statehood for Bullitt County, Alexander served the state of KY well for several years. He assisted in drafting the state's first constitution, served as President of the KY Senate for 7 years and was the first Lieutenant Governor of the state.
Kentucky's first commercial product was salt that was processed from Bullitt County and shipped north as far as Pittsburgh and South to New Orleans. The Beam family later used these same shipping routes to convey their product out of Kentucky. After 200 years of operation, the Jim Beam Distillery still produces quality Bourbon right here in Bullitt County.
Today, almost 70,000 people live in the county. Shepherdsville is the county seat. Most government services are headquartered downtown at the courthouse and annex building. However, when you relocate you will need to go to the Extension Office located just off of I-65 on Exit 116 to get a Driver's License and register to vote.
Finding a home in Bullitt County
Bullitt County offers a diverse range of properties that will satisfy virtually anyones' needs and wants. First-time home buyers have a terrific selection of affordable homes in both new and established neighborhoods. Higher-priced homes also provide terrific values based on amenities and squre-footage. Heritage Hills is a new community that features an 18-hole golf course, a community center, and a 7-mile walking trail. Finally, for those who want a more rural setting, acres of cleared and forested land are available. Regardless of whether you want a Sportsman's Paradise, a large farm, or just a few acres of seclusion, Bullitt county has a place for you. Bullitt County homes are listed on the Greater Louisville Area Realtor's MLS. To search the GLARMLS click here.
Bullitt County is one of Kentucky’s 10 Largest School Districts. Over 12,000 students attend the 23 area schools. If you would like to know where your children will go to school and which bus they will ride, click School and Bus Finder. Here is a list of the schools, principals, and relevant phone numbers. School report cards and other relevant items are also available.
Utilities
In general, Electric and Gas services are supplied by LGE. However, the Salt River Electric Co-op does provide electricity to several areas of the county. In certain areas such as Floyd's Fork, LGE controls the gas service and Salt River handles the electric. Louisville Water Company is the primary source for water and sewer services.
Bellsouth provides phone and DSL services. Insight offers phone, cable, and broadband internet.
Things to do
From Berheim Forest to Kart Kountry, there are plenty of things to do for people of all ages. Click here for a more detailed list. Louisville is only a few minutes away and offers a great range of activities for kids and adults.
Bullitt County Weather
We are very fortunate in that we have all 4 seasons without extremes. Temperatures generallly range from the low-90's in August to the low-teens in January. In the fall and spring, you will quickly become accustomed to checking the weather before you leave the house. During a 2-week period in February/March of this year, we had tornadoes, ice storms, and 65 degree sunny days. Kids were having snow-balls fights one Thursday afternoon and playing in shorts the next.
Bullitt County News
The Courier Journal covers Louisville as well as surrounding areas including Bullitt County. Additionally, the Pioneer-News prints a newspaper a couple of times per week.
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