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Begin your getaway in Kentucky with a visit to the State's oldest town and you'll discover that Harrodsburg is blessed with a distinct character all its own. Once a frontier territory, Harrodsburg was founded in 1774 as the first permanent English settlement west of Allegheny Mountains. Lose yourself for a while in a small town that's bursting with historic charm. A place where the pioneer past has a strong presence and southern hospitality is the backdrop for an appealing mix of history, architecture and culture. Let Best Western of Danville & Harrodsburg be your lodging choice while visiting our lovely town. The Best Western of Danville & Harrodsburg offers large rooms, many with microwaves and refrigerators. We also offer Jacuzzi suites, extended cable television with HBOŽ, an outdoor pool, video games and complimentary breakfast daily. We are within a few miles of Shaker Village, the Old Fort Harrod State Park, the Beaumont Inn and Constitution Square. Also, the Bright Leaf Golf Resort is next door. The Bluegrass Field Airport in Lexington, Kentucky is only thirty minutes away. Harrodsburg was named for Captain James Harrod (1742-92), a native of Pennsylvania who learned of Kentucky, then part of Virginia, through Daniel Boone. Leading a party of 32 men in 1774, he founded Fort Harrod, now Harrodsburg, on June 16 of that year. Harrodsburg historically ranks as Kentucky's oldest town, as well as the first permanent settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. Harrodsburg is conveniently located in the heart of Kentucky's historic Bluegrass Region, 32 miles southwest of Lexington. Kentucky's first settlement is easily accessible vie US 127, US 68, Interstate 64 (30 miles to the north), Interstate 75 (34 miles to the east) and the east-west Bluegrass Parkway (15 miles to the north). Harrodsburg's climate is seasonal, with warm summers and cool winters. Although the weather is subject to change, extremes are rare. Harrodsburg and Mercer County a | |
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