Where is Versailles, Kentucky, USA?

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Where is Versailles Located? - Versailles is a city located in the Woodford County of Kentucky, United States. Versailles lies between 42.0834335 Degrees North latitudes and 71.0183787 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Versailles, Kentucky

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Where is Versailles Located?

Versailles is a city located in the Woodford County of Kentucky, United States. Versailles lies between 42.0834335 Degrees North latitudes and 71.0183787 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Versailles city is 10347 people and the city has a total area of 6.31 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Versailles, Kentucky Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityVersailles
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
State CapitalFrankfort
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude38.0526° N
Longitude84.7299° W
ElevationApproximately 912 ft (278 m)
Land Area6.3 sq mi
Water Area0.0 sq mi
Total Area6.3 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)10,347
Population DensityApproximately 1,640 per sq mi
ZIP Codes40383, 40384, 40386
Area Code859
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code21-79482
Community TypeCity

Transportation and Connectivity in Versailles, Kentucky

TransportationDetails
Airport NameBlue Grass Airport
IATA CodeLEX
Regional AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
PortOhio River transportation access through regional facilities
Major HighwaysUS Route 60, US Route 62, Kentucky Route 33, Interstate 64 nearby
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available in nearby Lexington
Local Transit ServiceBluegrass Community Action Partnership transportation services
  • US Route 60 — Major highway connecting Versailles with Lexington, Frankfort, and central Kentucky communities.
  • US Route 62 — Regional route providing access across Woodford County.
  • Interstate 64 — Nearby interstate connecting Louisville, Lexington, and eastern Kentucky.

Top Places to Visit in Versailles, Kentucky

Landmark NameType
Woodford Reserve DistilleryBourbon Distillery
The Kentucky CastleHistoric Landmark
Bluegrass Railroad and MuseumRailroad Museum
Versailles Historic DowntownHistoric District
WinStar FarmThoroughbred Farm
Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and MuseumHeritage Attraction
Equus Run VineyardsVineyard
Millville Community ParkCommunity Park
Woodford County Historical SocietyHistory Organization
Horse Country ToursAgricultural Tourism

Driving Distances from Versailles, Kentucky to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
LexingtonKentucky13 mi20 minutes
FrankfortKentucky15 mi25 minutes
GeorgetownKentucky25 mi35 minutes
LouisvilleKentucky75 mi1 hour 15 minutes
CincinnatiOhio85 mi1 hour 30 minutes
Bowling GreenKentucky160 mi2 hours 30 minutes
KnoxvilleTennessee170 mi2 hours 45 minutes
NashvilleTennessee200 mi3 hours
IndianapolisIndiana180 mi3 hours
ColumbusOhio180 mi3 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Versailles, Kentucky

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of KentuckyPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, agriculture, and business
Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, technical education, and transfer programs
Transylvania UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, sciences, business, and pre-professional programs
Centre CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, sciences, and undergraduate education
Woodford County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near Versailles, Kentucky

South Elkhorn Creek, North Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky River, Glenns Creek, and nearby Woodford County waterways

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near Versailles

Golf Courses: Woodford Hills Country Club, University Club of Kentucky, and nearby Lexington-area golf facilities. Stadiums: Kroger Field, Rupp Arena, and local Woodford County athletic facilities.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Versailles, Kentucky

Landmark NameType
Woodford Reserve DistilleryBourbon Distillery
The Kentucky CastleHistoric Landmark
Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and MuseumRailroad Museum
Versailles Historic DowntownHistoric District
WinStar FarmThoroughbred Farm
Equus Run VineyardsVineyard
Horse CountryEquestrian Tourism
Woodford County Historical SocietyHistorical Organization
Millville Community ParkCommunity Park
Glenns Creek Nature AreaNatural Area

Versailles, Kentucky — Key Historical Facts

  • Versailles was founded in 1792, the same year Kentucky became a state.
  • The city was named after Versailles, France, and became the county seat of Woodford County.
  • Versailles developed in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass Region, an area known for fertile farmland and horse breeding.
  • Thoroughbred horse farming and the bourbon industry became important parts of the local economy and identity.
  • Several historic farms and bourbon distilleries around Versailles preserve the area's agricultural heritage.
  • Today, Versailles is known for its historic downtown, horse farms, bourbon distilleries, scenic countryside, and proximity to Lexington and Frankfort.

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