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Introduction to Nicholasville, Kentucky
Nicholasville, Kentucky, in Jessamine county, is 9 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. The city is considered part of the Lexington metropolitan area. Nicholasville has a population of 19,680.
Nicholasville History
The city of Nicholasville was founded in the year 1798. The city was named for George Nicholas, a Revolutionary War colonel. He was known as the "Father of Kentucky's Constitution". The first charter of Nicholasville was passed in 1812. Initially there was no post office in Nicholasville and mails were carried on horseback from various nearby towns. Benjamin Netherland was appointed as the first post master of the city and held the position from 1801 to 1822.
Nicholasville and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Nicholasville
Once in Nicholasville, you can visit several parks like the Fort Boonesborough State Park and Old Fort Harrod State Park and enjoy the recreational facilities offered by them. A number of museums with interesting collections are also located nearby. These are International Museum of the Horse, American Saddlebred Museum, and Aviation Museum of Kentucky. Tourists can also visit the Hummel Planetarium.
Nicholasville Transportation
The nearest international airport is Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Nicholasville Higher Education
Students can avail higher education from various educational institutions like University of Kentucky, Lexington Community College, and Eastern Kentucky University.
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