Lancaster, Kentucky
Population: 3,734
Located in Garrard County
Situated right in the heart of Bluegrass Country itself is the city of Lancaster, Kentucky. With a population of over 3,700, Lancaster is the county seat of Garrard County, one of the fastest growing communities in Kentucky. Residents enjoy a low cost of living and great location combined with the surroundings of the natural beauty and the display of historical sites and monuments that give Lancaster such quality of life. With such affordable land and housing costs, more and more people are making the choice to live in the Lancaster area. For example, a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with over 2,000 square feet of living space would cost about $79,000. A beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home again with a square footage of over 2,000 feet, would only be in the range of $124,000. Looking to expand your horizon? A gorgeous farmhouse on over 22 acres of land would cost about $329,000. With such reasonable housing options, the Lancaster area is experiencing a population boom and as a result, is enjoying a larger, younger, more skilled labor force. The Lancaster area is chocked full of historical monuments, museums and buildings. One of the more popular landmarks in Lancaster is the Gov. William Owsley House. Newly re-modeled and restored, this beautiful mansion is open for tours offering visitors a peek into early Kentucky history and pioneer days. The Gerrard County School systems consist of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school. There are several community, and 4 year colleges located within a 30 mile radius of Lancaster, including Eastern Kentucky University, and Asbury College & Theological Seminary. There is also a wide variety of trade schools to choose from in the Lancaster area. Lancaster enjoys a pleasant climate that is conducive to outdoor activities almost year round. If you enjoy a round of golf, the Peninsula Golf Resort is a stunning, 4 ½ star resort and has been rated as one of the best 200 golf courses in North America by Golf Digest (2002). Situated right in Lancaster, Peninsula Golf Resort has already hosted various professional and amateur events since it's opening in 1997. Lancaster also offers other recreation such as horseback riding, hiking on one of several nature preserves, and even a swimming pool that is open to the public. There are several full service marinas for boaters and fishermen. As you can see, Lancaster has much to offer in the way of affordable housing and centerpieces for life. Why not check out Lancaster, peek through the windows of any one of the beautiful, older homes, and see if you can find yourself living in Lancaster.
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