A You + Me Kentucky Town

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Carrollton

Kentucky· Est. 1794

Local spots: 50
Est.: 1794

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Why we love Carrollton

Where the rivers meet and history whispers, discover Carrollton, a Kentucky treasure waiting to be explored.

Where Carrollton is

Plan your visit to Carrollton

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Did you know?

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Carrollton is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers, offering beautiful views.
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The town was originally named Port William.
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Carrollton is named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence.
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The Carroll County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mark your calendar

Carroll County Fair - Annually in July
Carrollton Art & Music Festival - Annually in September

The story of Carrollton

Carrollton, Kentucky, located at the confluence of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers, boasts a rich history shaped by its strategic location. Founded in 1794 as Port William, it was later renamed Carrollton in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The town quickly became a vital transportation hub, serving as a major port for steamboats carrying goods and passengers along the Ohio River. This thriving river trade contributed significantly to Carrollton's early prosperity and development.

Throughout the 19th century, Carrollton played a role in the broader American narrative, experiencing both growth and hardship. It was a witness to the Civil War, with its proximity to the Ohio River making it a strategic point for both Union and Confederate forces. The town's economic fortunes fluctuated with the rise and decline of steamboat travel, eventually adapting to the arrival of railroads and later, the automobile. Today, Carrollton retains its small-town charm while embracing its historical heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Kentucky's river town past. Its position at the merging of two major rivers makes the landscape stunning and worth exploring.

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Local Spots

Places in and near Carrollton

Butler-Turpin State Historic House

Attraction

1608 KY-227, Carrollton, KY 41008, USA

Why we love Carrollton

Where Carrollton is

Plan your visit to Carrollton

Did you know?

Mark your calendar

The story of Carrollton

Are you a chamber that loves Carrollton?

Local Spots

Butler-Turpin State Historic House

Down Home Customs

Hos Coffee

Papa Johns Pizza

Taquería el pelón LLC

Taste of China

Two Rivers Restaurant

ABM Facility Services

Army National Guard Recruiting Office - Northern Kentucky

Avona's Diner

Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology

Bartley Real Estate

Beautiful You Body Sculpting

Butler-Turpin House Museum

Carrol County Ambulance

Carroll County DES Department

Carroll County Park

CARROLLTON

Carrollton Cleaners

Carrollton Landmark Apartments

Carrollton Police

Casey's General Store

Chapman Goodyear

Chuck's Lock Shop

Cooper's Restaurant

Cornerstone Floral & Gifts

Cowboys Food Stores

Design With The Tymes

Earl Floyd Ford

East Fork Mill Creek

English Christian Church

Family Worship Center

General Butler Golf course

General Butler State Park Overlook

General Butler State Resort Park

Hibbett Sports

HOP Shops

Interstate Greenhouse and Nursery

Jefferson Community and Technical College

J & N Electronics

Kentucky I71 Connected

KOI Auto Parts

LibertyX Bitcoin ATM

Maribeth’s Flowers & Gifts

Neece's Unique Ink

News Auction Services

Norton Community Medical Associates - Carrollton

Norton Orthopedic Institute - Carrollton

Norton Vascular Surgery - Carrollton

Pro Shop

Why we love Carrollton

Where Carrollton is

Plan your visit to Carrollton

Did you know?

Mark your calendar

The story of Carrollton

Are you a chamber that loves Carrollton?

Local Spots

Butler-Turpin State Historic House

Down Home Customs

Hos Coffee

Papa Johns Pizza

Taquería el pelón LLC

Taste of China

Two Rivers Restaurant

ABM Facility Services

Army National Guard Recruiting Office - Northern Kentucky

Avona's Diner

Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology

Bartley Real Estate

Beautiful You Body Sculpting

Butler-Turpin House Museum