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Norwood | You + Me Kentucky

A You + Me Kentucky Town

Welcome to

Norwood

Kentucky

Local gems: 47

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The Local Heartbeat

Why we love Norwood

Discover the soul of Kentucky in Norwood, where rolling hills whisper tales of bourbon and bygone eras.

Did you know?

01
Nelson County, where Norwood is located, is known as the "Bourbon Capital of the World."
02
Nearby Bardstown is Kentucky's second-oldest city.
03
The area around Norwood is full of scenic backroads perfect for a leisurely drive.

The historic My Old Kentucky Home State Park is located close to Norwood.

Nelson County was formed in 1784 and named for Thomas Nelson, Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Bardstown - September)
My Old Kentucky Home Outdoor Drama (Bardstown - Summer months)

The story of Norwood

Norwood, Kentucky, is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the Bluegrass region. While specific details about Norwood's founding are scarce, its history is intertwined with the broader narrative of Nelson County's development, which began in the late 18th century. The area was initially settled by pioneers drawn by the promise of fertile land, establishing farms and small communities that thrived on agriculture, particularly bourbon production, a staple of the region. The rural landscape around Norwood retains a strong connection to this agricultural past, with rolling hills and farmland dotted with historic homes and distilleries. Visitors can experience this history by exploring nearby attractions such as the bourbon distilleries in Bardstown and other sites that showcase the region's agricultural heritage.

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Authentic spots that make Norwood special

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Great American Cookie

California Pizza Kitchen

Auntie Anne's

1-Tom-Plumber

1021 Specialist

4 Bridges

60 Day Realty

A-1 Mortgage

ABC Liquor

ACE Chimney Sweep

ACE of FADES

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abigail Thacker Photography

Accounting Principals

Actalent

Adam Sattler, Bankers Life Agent and Bankers Life Securities Financial Representative

Adecco Employment Service

Adecco Staffing

Adecco Staffing Onsite Radial

Adrioautopro

Advocacy Action Network

Aerotek

Aesha's African Baskets

Agape Fashion Co.

Ajilon

All About Families LLC

Allstate Insurance

Als Realty

Alter'd State

Alumni Hall

Alzheimer's Association

America's Window

American Eagle Outfitters

Amy Brackney, Bankers Life Agent

Amy Gunn

Amy Niemann

Amy O'Connor - Louisville Realtor

AnchorHog Inc.

Andy's TV Sales And Service

Angie Tonini-Rogers

Ann E. Fangman, Realtor.

Ann Taylor

Anthropologie

Apple Oxmoor

Arhaus

Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers

Supporting Local Operations