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Ghent

Kentucky

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Why we love Ghent

Where the Ohio River whispers tales of steamboats and a peaceful beginning, discover the charm of Ghent, Kentucky.

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Ghent is one of several towns in the United States named after the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812.
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The town's location on the Ohio River made it a popular stop for steamboats in the 19th century.
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Carroll County, where Ghent is located, was formed in 1838 from parts of Gallatin, Trimble, and Owen counties.
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Ghent has a rich history of river commerce with some early industry focusing on boat repair and building.

The story of Ghent

Ghent, Kentucky, nestled along the Ohio River in Carroll County, boasts a history deeply intertwined with river commerce and early settlement. Founded in the early 19th century, it quickly became a vital port town, serving as a hub for transporting goods and people along the river. The town's strategic location fostered its growth, with steamboats regularly docking to load and unload cargo. The name 'Ghent' itself might be a reference to the Treaty of Ghent, signifying peace after the War of 1812, reflecting the hopes for prosperity and growth in the new nation. The fertile lands surrounding Ghent also contributed to its agricultural prominence, with tobacco and other crops fueling the local economy.

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Local Spots

Places in and near Ghent

Nature's Gift DMSO

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206 Ferry St, Ghent, KY 41045, USA

Why we love Ghent

Where Ghent is

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The story of Ghent

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Local Spots

Nature's Gift DMSO

The Regal Beagle Bar & Bites

Restaurante el pelon

B&D&SS Restorations

Barnes Family Farms, LLC.

Blue Rhino Propane Exchange

Carroll County Water District

Certainteed Gypsum

City Of Ghent Ky

City of Ghent

Clayton Arney Memorial Park

Cowboys Food Stores

Decadent Dog Curbside Cafe

Dietz Taxidermy

Diuguid Memorial Playground

Dividing Ridge Apostolic Church

EverGlow Functional Health

Fastenal

Franklin Roofing

Ghent Baptist Church

Ghent City Offices

Ghent Generating Station

Ghent Machine & Tool Co

Ghent Second Baptist Church

Gypsum Express Ltd

K&T's Sweet Prints

Kemper Brothers Inc

Kentucky Utilities Co.

Mama's and Papaw's Bed and Breakfast

Marathon Gas

Mr T's Liquors

North America Stainless Preload Yard

North American Stainless

Nucor Steel Gallatin

Ogburn Herefords

Parker Farms

Phoenix Services

Poet's House

Resco Products- Ghent Ky

Shay & Co Boutique

Spectrum Ghent

Steel Technologies LLC

TLC Rescue and Shelter

Tingle's Restaurant

Warsaw BP

Whites Run Baptist

Woodland Homes

imi Concrete

Double Deuce’s Bar and Grill

GGS American food & deli

Why we love Ghent

Where Ghent is

Plan your visit to Ghent

Did you know?

The story of Ghent

Are you a chamber that loves Ghent?

Local Spots

Nature's Gift DMSO

The Regal Beagle Bar & Bites

Restaurante el pelon

B&D&SS Restorations

Barnes Family Farms, LLC.

Blue Rhino Propane Exchange

Carroll County Water District

Certainteed Gypsum

City Of Ghent Ky

City of Ghent

Clayton Arney Memorial Park

Cowboys Food Stores

Decadent Dog Curbside Cafe

Dietz Taxidermy

Diuguid Memorial Playground

Dividing Ridge Apostolic Church