Bullitt County Homes for Sale

Located just 15 minutes south of Louisville on I-65, Bullitt County is one of Kentucky's fastest-growing counties and has a school system that ranks as Kentucky's seventh largest district. With an estimated population pushing the 70,000 mark, the increasing number of people living there has fueled an active home building industry. In the last few years, three new schools have opened to accommodate the growing student population. Post-secondary educational opportunities have increased with the addition of a new community and technical college neat the Cedar Grove industrial Park. In addition, degrees can be earned through Indiana Wesleyan University, Mid Continent University and Bullitt County Adult Education, in conjunction with Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Since 2000, Bullitt County has seen an explosion of new businesses, including JOM Pharmaceuticals (a division of Johnson & Johnson) in Settlers Point Business Park, The Medline, a hospital equipment and supply company is another tenant in the park. In addition Cedar Grove Business Park hosts Gordon Food Services, APL Logistics, Zappos.com, Linens -N-Things and AEC, just to name a few. With Jewish Hospital's 35 million medical center and Norton's Hospital's immediate care center the county has seen a rise in the number of health care providers, including primary care physicians and specialists.

Publisher's Printing Company is the areas largest private employer. Founded in 1866, the company is recognized nationally for its high quality publication printing service. Best Buy's "Geek Squad City" has set up shop in Bullitt County, which is recognized as the world's larges computer repair center.

Bullitt County consists of 300 square miles and includes rolling knobs, lakes, rivers and forests, including Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in Clermont, which offers weekend nature programs, a visitor center and plenty of opportunities to get away from it all.

Tourism in Bullitt County has an $81 million economic impact on the economy, with many historical and natural offerings for travelers and residents alike. The Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, located near exit 117 in Shepherdsville, hosts many regional, state, and local events that celebrate the heritage and the future of Bullitt County. Historic sites include Belmont Iron Furnace, Brashear's Station, Bullitt's Lick, the Lloyd House, and Mystery Cemetery, Salt River Iron Furnace and the Bullitt County History Museum, among others, give visitors insight to the history of the area. Visitors can also learn more about the history of bourbon production at the Jim Beam American Outpost in Clermont, where tours of the distillery and national Historic Beam Home are offered. At Hawk's View gallery and café, distinctive hand-blown art glass items are made while you watch and dine.

Heritage Hill Golf Club is an 18-hole public championship golf club that offers golfers a challenging course with amenities found at many private clubs. Country and bluegrass music can be enjoyed at the Shepherdsville Music Show. If high speed is more your style, spend the night out on the go-cart track with the kids at Kart Kountry. Shoppers will find bargains at some of the areas outlet stores, antique shops and the World's Most Awesome Flea Market and Zappos shoe outlet, where couture designer fashions can be found at low prices.

The area's agricultural heritage is celebrated at historic Slow Poke Farm in Shepherdsville and Sycamore Ridge Farm in Mt. Washington, where down-on-the-farm fun is an everyday experience. You can also sample a bottle of Pine Creek Rose at Wight-Meyer Vineyard & Winery, which just recently opened to the public in Shepherdsville. If you're hungry, Bullitt County offers familiar national restaurants, in addition to some local eateries. Whatever your craving, Bullitt County can satisfy your appetite for settling down in a growing community that offers a rural country setting with just enough metropolitan flavor.

The Bullitt County Public School system is Kentucky's seventh largest district. With 25 school facilities, educational services are provided to more than 12,500 students. Click the link below for more information.

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