Named for David Bard, the man who obtained the land for the city from the governor of Virginia, and his brother, William Bard, the surveyor who laid out the town, Bardstown is the seat of Nelson County, and the second oldest city in Kentucky. The city was the first center of Catholicism west of the Appalachian Mountains, in the original territory of the United States. Bardstown was settled in the 1770s, established as a town in 1780, and incorporated as a city in 1790.
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The official city government site presents a message from the mayor, as well as other public announcements, an overview of the city's administrative offices, departments, and key personnel. Online resources include the receipt of various payments, forms, reports, maps, and tax look-up information.
http://www.cityofbardstown.org/
Features a photo gallery of rooms and facilities at this Bardstown hotel. Also provides information about area attractions and amenities such as high speed wireless, continental breakfast and free local calls.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-bardstown-kentucky-KY021
Maintained by the Bardstown-Nelson County Tourist & Convention Commission, this site features information to visitors to the community, an overview of its city and county governments, economic development facts, and a community calendar.
http://www.visitbardstown.com/
Make reservations, check rates, view a photo gallery and learn about amenities and services at this Bardstown hotel.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-bardstown-kentucky-KY123
The online edition of the daily newspaper, in print since 1900, and based in Bardstown, includes local and statewide news, sports stories, opinion columns, obituaries, classified advertising, and other features. Its advertising and subscription policies are also stated.
http://www.kystandard.com/
