Huntertown, Kentucky

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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]

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References

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