Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Harrodsburg is a city of 9,313 people in Mercer County, Kentucky, founded in June 16, 1774.
Why visit Harrodsburg
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Beriah Magoffin Monument, Beaumont Avenue Residential District, Old Fort Harrod State Park and Young Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Harrodsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harrodsburg
Harrodsburg is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 9,064 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Harrodsburg, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Beriah Magoffin Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Sculpture in Kentucky, United States of America
Beaumont Avenue Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Kentucky, United States
Boise House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Mercer County, Kentucky
Cardwellton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Confederate Monument in Harrodsburg
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Sculpture in Kentucky, United States of America
John McGee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
House near Cornishville, Kentucky, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Old Fort Harrod State Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Park in the U.S. state of Kentucky
100 S College St., harrodsburg
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes10
Kayla's Diner
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, American, Sandwich, Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
672 Cornishville Street, Harrodsburg
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken
945 North College Street, Harrodsburg
Mo-Su 05:00-23:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Dutch Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
St. Peter's AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare2
Map of Harrodsburg
44 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 29°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dix Dam (8 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
Mercer County has had 17 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)
- 2023-04-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Danville 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Nicholasville 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Lawrenceburg 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Versailles 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Lexington-Fayette 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Frankfort 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Richmond 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Berea 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Bardstown 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Georgetown 38 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Downtown Harrodsburg Kentucky 2, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Doricham — Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- College Street Historic District in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sutfield House in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- North Main Street Historic District in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sutfield House — Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harrodsburg Armory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cardwellton in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Peter's AME Church in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Post office in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Nyttend, Public domain
- Main Street — Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Price House — Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan Row in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan Row — Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Passmore House — Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Elms in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mercer County Jailer's Residence in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mooreland — Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clay Hill in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aspen Hall in Harrodsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Fort Harrod State Park, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gov Beriah Magoffin grave, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spring Hill Cemetery Harrodsburg Kentucky, FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burford Hill, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dr. A.D. Price House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Daniel Curry House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sutfield-Thompson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Benjamin Passmore Hotel, Nyttend, Public domain
- Parking lot for Old Fort Harrod State Park, Nyttend, Public domain
- Benjamin Passmore House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mercer county courthouse (3651198459), w.marsh, CC BY 2.0
- Lincoln Marriage Temple, Nyttend, Public domain
- Matheny-Taylor House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Archibald Woods House, Nyttend, Public domain
- George Passmore House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Roach-Ison House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Magoffin-Mills-Gaither House on Beaumont Avenue, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tabler House on Beaumont Avenue, Nyttend, Public domain
- Poteet House on Beaumont Avenue, Nyttend, Public domain
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