Leitchfield, Kentucky
Leitchfield is a city of 6,819 people in Grayson County, Kentucky, founded in 1866.
Why visit Leitchfield
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hunter House and Jack Thomas House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Leitchfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Leitchfield
Leitchfield is the county seat of Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. Leitchfield is a home rule-class city with a population of 6,404 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Leitchfield, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Hunter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Leitchfield, Kentucky
Jack Thomas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Leitchfield, United States of America
St. Augustine Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Church building in Kentucky, United States of America
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The Cedars
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Grayson County, Kentucky
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes17
Sandy's Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Burger
509 Mill Street, Leitchfield
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
1479 Elizabethtown Road, Leitchfield
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
721 South Main Street, Leitchfield
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.6 mi
802 South Main Street, Leitchfield
Mo-Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
5 more on the map.
History
The town was named for Major David Leitch, an aide to Gen. George Washington and the original owner of much land in the county, including the town site, at the eastern end of his holdings. The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1866.
From the History section of Leitchfield, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Leitchfield United Methodist
Church · United Methodist · 0.7 mi
201 West Main Street, Leitchfield
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Grayson Co. Alternative Education
School · 3.3 mi
340 Schoolhouse Road, Leitchfield
Grayson County Area Vocational Ed Center
School · 3.3 mi
252 Schoolhouse Rd, Leitchfield
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
School · 3.4 mi
100 Charlie Crain Lane, Leitchfield
Healthcare4
Map of Leitchfield
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 21°F | 3.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 22°F | 4.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 41°F | 4.6 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 42°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 24°F | 4.7 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Leitchfield 2 N Hcn (2 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
Grayson County has had 25 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
Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Brownsville 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Hardinsburg 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Elizabethtown 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Radcliff 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Cave City 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Horse Cave 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Hodgenville 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Fort Knox 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- Beaver Dam 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Bowling Green 36 mi south, about 58 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
- Grayson County, Kentucky courthouse, Huw Williams ( Huwmanbeing ), Public domain
- The Cedars east of Leitchfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hunter House, Leitchfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Augustine Catholic Church east of Leitchfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jackthomashouse, Evilbetty1991 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Duncan Paul (4512195141), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Paul (4512813764), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4512785796), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4512165119), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul & Kelley Paul (4512777872), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Rand Paul (4512114921), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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