MEADE COUNTY
County Offices
516 Fairway Drive
Brandenburg 270-422-4182
http://meadeky.com
Chamber of Commerce
737 High Street
Brandenburg 270-422-3626
www.meadekychamber.org
Rural Meade County is situated approximately 45 miles southwest of Louisville and just 17 miles south of Corydon. Featuring scenic views of the rolling Ohio River that meanders along all 56 miles of its northern side, Meade County is well known for its natural beauty. Picturesque farmland, deep forests, rolling hills, and wonderful recreation areas dot the landscape. With its mild year-round climate, this area is truly ideal for those who love outdoor activities as well as growing families and retirees. The county seat of Brandenburg serves as the lively hub of the region, joined by a number of smaller communities. Agribusiness fuels the economic engine, and the Meade County Fair draws throngs of visitors. Nearly a third of the Brandenburg area, in fact, is still zoned for agriculture.
Services
Several major hospitals are located within a reasonable distance from Meade County communities, including Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, and Breckenridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. Close to home, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s HealthCare operate the Jewish Hospital Health Center-Meade County. This expansive 10,000-square-foot facility is staffed by primary care physicians and a nurse practitioner that specialize in family medicine, diabetes care, prenatal care, allergies, cardiology, neurology, and general surgery. Offering two trauma rooms, advanced imaging, and laboratory services, the center also provides comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services through the Frazier Rehab Institute Network. The Health Information Center also provides a wealth of free resources on diet, exercise, and various health conditions.
The educational opportunities are well-developed in and near the county, including eight institutions of higher education that operate extension campuses at the Fort Knox military base less than 20 miles southeast of Brandenburg. Open to the public, these extension campuses award both undergraduate and graduate degrees that include doctorates in policy analysis and education. Participating institutions include Central Texas College, Eastern Kentucky University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Sullivan College, University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University, Elizabethtown Community College, and McKendree College. College courses are also offered at Brandenburg High School through Elizabethtown Community College.
The main campus for Elizabethtown Community College and the colleges and universities in the Louisville metropolitan area are available within a reasonable commute, providing a full spectrum of certification and degree programs on every academic achievement level. Meade County provides some unique opportunities for adult and continuing education, including Tech Prep, a combined secondary and postsecondary program of studies that leads to an associate degree or diploma in a vocational-technical field. Designed to serve high school students, Tech Prep is equally advantageous for adults who want to develop new skills or enhance their education. The Meade County Adult Education Program and the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation add the available education resources.
Lifestyle
Meade County is a paradise for those who appreciate the pleasures of country living and outdoor adventures. Many of the smaller communities that still thrive in this area were originally established in the late 1700s or early 1800s, adding to the strong feeling of community pride and sense of place. Much of Meade County is still devoted to agricultural activity, and agribusiness is the largest employment sector. The mild weather and rich kaleidoscope of seasonal beauty make this area a popular place for retirees and families in all stages. Rain rather than snow is the rule in Meade County, where lovely hills covered with abundant greenery and magnificent trees offer a natural playground.
More than 55 miles of the county’s northern side is bordered by the Ohio River, and the county seat of Brandenburg boasts more riverfront acreage than another Kentucky municipality. Lush parks that range from three acres to 3,000 acres dot the county with green space and sports facilities including boat ramps. Popular pastimes include hiking, biking, camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, boating, and water sports. Golfers will find a welcome challenge at the Doe Valley Golf Club, where scenic tree-lined fairways combine with sand drops and water hazards for a truly playable course. Hillcrest Club combines a golf course with a swimming pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse. Otter Creek Park in Meade County is one of the treasures of the Louisville and Jefferson County Metro Parks system, providing 2,600 acres of first-rate outdoor experiences.
The highly developed cultural and entertainment amenities in the Louisville metropolitan region remain close at hand, including dazzling venues, fine museums, world-class horse racing events, and regional shopping malls. Within Meade County, Brandenburg serves as the host of special events at its wonderful Ohio Riverfront Park, including the summer concert series, the award-winning Meade County Fair, the Christmas by the River Drive Thru and Christmas by the River Festival. The housing options range from historic homes shaded by lovely old trees to vibrant new construction on wooded acreage or riverfront view properties. Horse properties, quaint farmhouses, and country manors are all possible in this land-rich region that combines the best of country living with easy access to urban advantages.
Brandenburg
Municipal Offices
270-422-4981
www.brandenburgky.org
Chamber of Commerce
270-422-3626
www.meadekychamber.org
Dubbed as the gateway city to the Heartland of Kentucky, historic Brandenburg serves as the commercial, recreational, and entertainment hub of Meade County. The city’s main street is lined by lush parkland and distinguished as the only downtown district in the state that leads directly to a riverfront. This historic district was already established in 1863, when General John Hunt Morgan and his troops crossed the Ohio River into Indiana. The city’s retail corridor has developed along By-Pass Road at the River Ridge Shopping Center. Lush parks filled with recreational facilities, a full calendar of lively annual events and celebrations, and gracious Southern hospitality combine to make Brandenburg an idyllic hometown.
Doe Valley
County Offices
270-422-3967
Chamber of Commerce
270-422-3626
www.meadekychamber.org
Along the periphery of Brandenburg, the planned community of Doe Valley was originally developed as a recreational area in the 1950s. Today, hundreds of homes in varying architectural styles and sizes surround the sparkling 360-acre Doe Valley Lake to offer a year-round vacation lifestyle. This 1,200-acre residential haven features a newer enclave of lovely homes that offer the seclusion and exclusivity of a gated community. Residents enjoy easy access to Brandenburg’s well-developed commercial and recreational amenities as well as a reasonable commute to the expanded urban attractions in Metropolitan Louisville. Doe Valley features a semi-private 18-hole championship golf course with pro shop and snack bar, a marina, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a swim and tennis club with restaurant and party areas, and two beaches.
Fort Knox, Muldraugh
Fort Knox Information
502-624-1000
https://home.army.mil/knox/index.php
Muldraugh City Offices
502-942-2824
Chamber of Commerce
270-422-3626
www.meadekychamber.org
Featuring the Patton Museum of Armor and Cavalry, Fort Knox is the proud home of the Army Armor Center, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the ROTC eastern region headquarters. The military reservation actually covers a four-county region with a population of 23,000 soldiers, family members, and civilians to rank among Kentucky’s largest communities. Newcomers will find a variety of housing options, a community hospital, extensive opportunities for higher education, and well-developed recreational amenities. Completely surrounded by the Fort Knox Military Reservation, the small and welcoming city of Muldraugh features a business district that is concentrated along the lengthy corridor of Highway 31W. Muldraugh offers a friendly small-town atmosphere where long-established neighborhoods offer a mix of well-kept older homes along tree-lined streets. The adjacent city of Radcliff and nearby Brandenburg expand the local amenities.
