Things to See and Do
History
Buffalo Springs Cemetery
The first courthouse in Kentucky was built on this
location in 1783. During the Civil War, it was the site
of a Confederate encampment. Today it is one of
the oldest cemeteries in Kentucky and contains
graves of many Revolutionary soldiers.
630 Ky Hwy 78
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-0030
Baughman Mill
Built in the late 1800’s with logs from the first
steam mill in the county. The building is
currently being restored, but is visible from
downtown and the L&N Depot.
111 Mill Street
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Crab Orchard Cemetery & Civil War Monument
Twenty-one Confederate soldiers from Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Texas are buried atop Crab Orchard Hill surrounding the marble Confederate Monument.
Half a mile east of Ky 39 and Ky 643 junction
Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419
Historic Immanuel Lutheran Church
Located in the planned settlement of Ottenheim, Kentucky the Immanuel Lutheran Church was built in 1886 to serve the small Swiss-German population of Ottenheim. Recently restored, the church is open for tours (by appointment) and can be rented for special occasions.
KY Hwy 643, 4 miles east of Stanford
Phone: 606-365-0968
Historic L&N Depot & Museum
See where the L&N Railroad once stopped
in Stanford and learn about its history at
the beautifully restored L&N Depot & Museum.
Open Thursday, 1 - 5pm; Friday, 9 - 5pm
1866 Depot Street
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-0207
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
Situated on Isaac Shelby’s farm, Traveler’s Rest, the first and fifth governor once described the scenery as “the most beautiful land he had ever seen.”
6725 Ky Hwy 300
Junction City, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 502-564-4940 ext. 491
www.parks.ky.gov/parks/historicsites/issac-shelby.aspx
Logan’s Fort
Partially reconstructed fort at the site of the Seige of 1777 and the Trail of Daniel Boone. Follow path at the end of Martin Luther King Street
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-4547
Website: Facebook - Logan’s Fort Foundation
McCormack Christian Church and Cemetery
Erected in 1819 with brick kilned on the site. McCormack Christian Church was known as “The Church” because everyone, including slaves, were welcome to worship here. Services held every Sunday.
Moores Lane, off of Ky Hwy 1194
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Old Presbyterian Meeting House & Museum
The Presbyterian meeting house was originally built in the 1790’s to serve one of the first Presbyterian congregations in Kentucky. It has since been restored and now contains artifacts related to the early settlement of Stanford and life in the 1800’s. Open Wednesday, 9 - 5pm; Thursday, 9 - 12:30pm.
315 W Main Street
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-2503
William Whitley House & Sportsman’s Hill - State Historic Site
Come see the first brick house west of the Allegheny Mountains, and see where William Whitley “Turned Racing Around” with the first counter-clockwise racetrack in America - opposite of how the British ran horse races. Shelter available for meetings and events.
625 William Whitley Road
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-355-2881
www.parks.ky.gov/parks/historicsites/william-whitley/
Recreation
Atwood’s Driving Range
Practice your stroke at this large driving range with a large parking area and 12 tee spots. Open daily, 8am - sunset.
175 Danville Road
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 859-854-3795
Cedar Creek Lake
Kentucky’s Premiere Bass Fishing Lake
Hwy 150 East
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-2533
Cedar Creek Lake Outfitters
Full Service Bait and Tackle Shop
8460 Hwy 150 East
Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419
Phone: 606-355-0100
First Southern Veteran’s Park and Recreation Center
Soccer complex, baseball fields, picnic shelters and more.
Hwy 150 East
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-3984
The Leaky Canoe- Canoe and Kayak Outfitter
Affordable canoe and kayak rentals, with option to pick-up or meet at the dock.
4700 Ky Hwy 39 South
Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419
Phone: 606-669-9840
Facebook - The Leaky Canoe
Logan-Hubble Park
Horse Trails, walking trails, 12 acre fishing lake, basketball courts, playground, and picnic shelters. Plus a horse camp with 6 electricity hookups for campers, showers and restrooms.
2142 Us Hwy 27 North
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-3997 or 606-365-2534 to reserve picnic shelters.
www.garrardcounty.ky.gov/Parks-Recreation/Pages/Logan-Hubble-Park.aspx
Ponderosa Speedway
“Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” Racing modifieds, Pro Late Models, KDRA Super Stocks, Four Cylinders, Mini Cup Clones and many more.
365 Phillips Lane
Junction City, Kentucky 40440
Phone: 606-510-5331
Ruritan Park
Hwy 78 West
Hustonville, Kentucky 40437
Phone: 606-346-2501
Entertainment
Stanford Drive-In and Flea Market
Movies every weekend! Gates open at 7pm and the show starts at dusk! The flea market is open Saturday and Sunday, 7am - 4pm and features team from antiques and collectibles to dolls, furniture, crafts, pets, produce and homemade sweets.
1645 Hwy 78 West
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-1317
White Barn
Live Country Music & Dancing Facility
11700 Hwy 27
Waynesburg, Kentucky 40489
Phone: 606-365-3417
www.reverbnation.com/venue/johnsonswhitebarn
Sustainable Agriculture - Greenhouses - Amish
Byler’s Greenhouse
Flowers, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, seeds - Open dawn to dusk, Monday - Sunday
1500 William Whitley House Road
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Clear View Acres
730 Ky Hwy 3244
Crab Orchard/Broughtontown Area
Phone: 606-355-0580
Hen-Cey Hollow Farm
Studio, Gallery and Eco-Goat Farm
3183 Ky Hwy 39 South
Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419
Phone: 606-510-3660
Hilltop Farms Greenhouses
Ky Hwy 643
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-355-2029
Lincoln County Farmer’s Market
Local produce, available June - October - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Hwy 27 South and corner of Somerset Street
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-669-0772
Root of David Nursery & Farm
Family owned and sustainably managed - the Root of David offers a variety of natural, chemical-free fruits, vegetables and nuts including peaches, raspberries, hazelnuts, and paw paw trees. Open by appointment only.
Phone: 606-355-7242
Sunny Spring Greenhouse
260 Flatwoods School Road
Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419
Phone: 606-355-9248
Meeting - Receptions - Wedding Venues
Broughtontown Community Center
Previously an elementary school, the community center offers large and small meeting spaces, appropriate for meetings, conferences, family reunions and birthday parties. A stage is also available for performances.
8305 Ky Hwy 1781
Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419
Phone: 606-355-2005
First Southern Veteran’s Park and Recreation Center
Picnic shelters and sports fields.
Hwy 150 East
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-3984
Historic Immanuel Lutheran Church
Recently restored, the chaple is a great location for weddings, picnics and other special occasions.
KY Hwy 643, 4 miles east of Stanford
Phone: 606-365-0968
Historic Shelby Manor at Arcadia Farm
Built in 1836 by Isaac Shelby, Jr., Arcadia is the perfect backdrop for any special occasion: Weddings, Anniversaries, Baby Showers, even Awards Ceremonies.
1720 Hwy 2141
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 912-531-1867
Kings Mountain Community Center
Previously a high school and elementary school, restored gymnasium, cafeteria and meeting rooms are available for rental. The kitchen has also been updated and is available for events.
Ky Hwy 1247
Kings Mountain, Kentucky 40442
Phone: 859-326-0293
Logan-Hubble Park
Picnic shelters, playground, basketball and volleyball courts, trials and fishing lake. Restrooms available.
2142 Us Hwy 27 North
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-365-3997 or 606-365-2534 to reserve picnic shelters.
www.garrardcounty.ky.gov/Parks-Recreation/Pages/Logan-Hubble-Park.aspx
William Whitley House - State Historic Site
Alongside the historic William Whitley House is a small park and picnic shelter. The site is also in close proximity to Cedar Creek Lake.
625 William Whitley Road
Stanford, Kentucky 40484
Phone: 606-355-2881
Stanford - Lincoln County Tourism
201 East Main Street, Suite 8
Stanford, KY, 40484
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