Life in My Old Kentucky Home

Hardin County
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Hardin is situated slightly west of central Kentucky and was formed in 1792. It currently encompasses almost 630 miles and boasts a population of more than 96,000. Its county seat is in Elizabethtown.

Radcliff
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Radcliff is conveniently located adjacent to Ft. Knox in the "Heartland of Kentucky," a historic location known for its accessibility from almost every possible direction. With a population estimated at 22,000, Radcliff boasts the highest population in Hardin County. It is also a haven for the outdoor enthusiast, as well as history buffs. Radcliff was once known as Mill Creek, an area that was scouted out by the Boon brothers, Co. Daniel and Squire. In 1814, Coleman Lewis built the first section of Radcliff's oldest standing structure, the Haycraft Inn. The inn was one of three major inns which were used extensively during the era of stage coach transports. The inn is listed on the National Registry of Historical Structures, and is located off of modern-day Wilson Street.

Horace McCullum was the man who actually coined the name Radcliff during a lot auction in 1919. He named the new community after Maj. William Radcliffe who was head of the Quartermaster Corp at Ft. Knox. In the 1930's Ft. Knox expanded into Stithton and New Stithton, resulting in former residents, shopkeepers and innkeepers relocating to Radcliff.

Starting with 803 residents in 1956, the population has skyrocketed to an estimated 22,000 in 2002. In addition to being the home of the Tribute to the Armor Soldier monument, Radcliff is host to the annual Fort Knox Golden Armor Festival. The festival is held on the second weekend in September.

Speaking of annual festivals, Radcliff is most well-known for the Community Holiday Festival which is held on the first Friday of December. In addition to hot food and drink concessions, the highlight is the Radcliff Holiday Parade. Following the parade, there is often a choral presentation and traditional tree lighting. Should you wish to visit the Colvin Community Center in December, it hosts a Festival of Trees annually.

Radcliff is also home to three public golf courses and country clubs, one city-sanctioned skate park, a youth center and seasonal public pools. For the licensed outdoor enthusiast, fishing and hunting is plentiful.
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