Brandenburg, Kentucky
Brandenburg is a city of 2,937 people in Meade County, Kentucky, founded in 1804.
Why visit Brandenburg
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Matthew E. Welsh Bridge, Edward Yeakel House and Jones-Willis House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Brandenburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brandenburg
Brandenburg is a home rural-class city on the Ohio River in Meade County, Kentucky, in the United States. The city is 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Louisville. It is the seat of its county. The population was 2,894 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Brandenburg, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Matthew E. Welsh Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge between Kentucky and Indiana
Museums and landmarks7
Edward Yeakel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Brandenburg, Kentucky
Jones-Willis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Brandenburg, Kentucky
Meade County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
County jail in Brandenburg, United States of America
Brandenburg Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Buttermilk Falls Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
Paved, offers view of small waterfall.
Restaurants and cafes9
Jailhouse Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
Tu,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
348 Bypass Road, Brandenburg
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.4 mi
757 Bypass Road, Brandenburg
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.6 mi
316 Bypass Road, Brandenburg
Mo-We 07:00-01:00; Th-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 07:00-01:00
History
Brandenburg was built on a 3,000-acre (12 km2) tract of land called "Falling Springs", purchased in 1804 by Solomon Brandenburg. He opened a tavern around which the community grew. In 1825, the community became the seat of Meade County, but it wasn't formally incorporated by the state assembly until March 28, 1872.
During the Civil War, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan crossed at Brandenburg to start his raid into Indiana in July 1863. During the Battle of Brandenburg Crossing, two men on the Indiana side of the river were killed by cannon fire from Brandenburg. A Union gunship was deployed to block the crossing, but it ran out of ammunition and Morgan and his men were able to pass into Indiana.
From the History section of Brandenburg, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Brandenburg Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
515 East Broadway, Brandenburg
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Meade County College And Career Center
School · 0.4 mi
110 Greer Street, Brandenburg
Healthcare1
Map of Brandenburg
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 25°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 33°F | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 42°F | 5.4 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 6.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 27°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brandenburg (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Meade County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Godman Army Airfield (FTK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Corydon 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Radcliff 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Shively 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Georgetown 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Elizabethtown 26 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Shepherdsville 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Floyds Knobs 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- New Albany 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Clarksville 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Meade County, Kentucky courthouse, W.marsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richardson House in Brandenburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Heth Township from Brandenburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Brandenburg United Methodist Church, Bedford, Public domain
- Brandenburg Methodist Episcopal Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jones-Willis House in Brandenburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Downtown Brandenburg, C. Bedford Crenshaw, Attribution
- Walsh Bridge 2, Bedford at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Goff-Baskett House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edward Yeakel House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Meade County Jail front and side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Meade County Clerk Office-Rankin House, Nyttend, Public domain
- STS107-E-5607 - View of Indiana, NASA, Public domain
- 87j088 Matthew E. Welsh Bridge (7570199062), William Alden from Louisville, Kentucky, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Towboat Ben McCool upbound on Ohio River with two tank barges (4 of 6) 87j085, William Alden, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towboat Ben McCool upbound on Ohio River with two tank barges (3 of 6) 87j084, William Alden, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towboat Ben McCool upbound on Ohio River with two tank barges (5 of 6) 87j086, William Alden, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towboat Ben McCool upbound on Ohio River with two tank barges (2 of 6) 87j083, William Alden, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towboat Ben McCool upbound on Ohio River with two tank barges (1 of 6) 87j082, William Alden, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towboat Ben McCool upbound on Ohio River with two tank barges (6 of 6) 87j087, William Alden, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towboat Dakota Storm upbound at Matthew E. Welsh Bridge near Mauckport Indiana USA Ohio River mile 648 1987 file 87j094, William Alden III, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towboat Dakota Storm upbound at Matthew E. Welsh Bridge near Mauckport Indiana USA Ohio River mile 648 1987 file 87j092, William Alden III, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towboat Dakota Storm upbound at Matthew E. Welsh Bridge near Mauckport Indiana USA Ohio River mile 648 1987 file 87j089, William Alden III, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towboat Dakota Storm upbound at Matthew E. Welsh Bridge near Mauckport Indiana USA Ohio River mile 648 1987 file 87j093, William Alden III, CC BY-SA 4.0
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