Stanford, Kentucky
Population: 3,430
Located in Lincoln County
Colonel Benjamin Logan, a Virginian seeking fortune in Kentucky, was chiefly responsible for the town that came to be known as Stanford. Hecame through the mountains with Daniel Boone but struck west while Boone went north to found Boonesboro on the Kentucky River. Logan headed to the banks of a creek near a spring where he built a fort that he called St. Asaph's, who was a Welsh saint traditionally honored on May 1, the day the construction of the fort began in 1775. St. Asaph's soon became better known as Logan's Fort or Logan's Station. May 20, 1777, brought a fierce fifty-three day Indian attack on the wilderness fort, but one that was successfully resisted. This caused the tiny fort to be described as "standing fort" and it said the contraction of this into "Stanford" gave the city its present name. Stanford is the county seat of Lincoln County, one of the first three counties into which Kentucky was divided in 1780 while still part of Virginia. Today Route 150 follows where the Wilderness Road once led. Along Route 150, a few miles south of Stanford, stands the William Whitley House, built beside the Wilderness Road and known as the first brick house west of the Allegenies. Stanford's Main Street was once part of the Wilderness Road and is the oldest Main Street in Kentucky. Stanford is undergoing a transformation, as civically minded people are renovating the Main Street, and bringing business back to the downtown area. Restoration of historic homes is underway, greatly increasing the value of the homes in the town itself. There are many choices in the housing market though. From newer construction to the first homes built in Stanford, and with the choice in age, comes a choice in pricing too. Most homes in the region sell for under $60,000, although the newly-preserved homes do sell for more. Some new construction may also sell for more than that. There is always something to do in the Stanford area, whether it is sports, golf, shopping, or just relaxing! And because the town is still small, there is a community feel to it that makes you feel welcome from the time you drive into town. The Stanford area is alive with a special blend of culture and hospitality mixed into one offering a great place to live and work. Whether you are looking for blue grass or rock and roll, fine dining or fast food, sports or the theatre, Stanford has something to offer.
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