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Introduction to Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Shepherdsville, Kentucky, in Bullitt county, is 18 miles S of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is in the Louisville area. There are 8,334 residents in Shepherdsville.
Shepherdsville History
Shepherdsville was founded in the year 1793. It was named after Adam Shepherd. Initially, the major industry was salt production. The first post office in the city was established in 1806. During the Civil War, the railroad bridge on the Salt River was a potential target for sabotage and thereby the Union troops guarded it. In 1836, Paroquet Springs, a mineral water spa was opened. However, it was burned in 1879. The growth of the city was marked by the construction of the Kentucky Turnpike in the 1950s.
Shepherdsville and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Shepherdsville
Tourists can visit the Shepherdsville Church while in the city. They can also take a trip of the Louisville Zoo, which provides an interesting insight to wild life. Visitors to the city of Shepherdsville may also plan a trip to the beautiful Yew Dell Gardens. The Bourbon Heritage Center, Callahan Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, and Kentucky Railway Museum are among the interesting museums nearby.
Shepherdsville Transportation
Louisville International Airport - Standiford Field provides air transportation facilities.
Shepherdsville Higher Education
University of Louisville, Sullivan University, and the Bellarmine University provide scopes for higher education.
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