A You + Me Kentucky Town

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Norwood

Kentucky

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Why we love Norwood

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

Where Norwood is

Plan your visit to Norwood

Book a place to stay in Norwood3 local places · via Booking.com Find things to do in Norwood6 local attractions · via Viator

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.
04
The historic My Old Kentucky Home State Park is located close to Norwood.
05
Nelson County was formed in 1784 and named for Thomas Nelson, Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Mark your calendar

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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Local Spots

Places in and near Norwood

ACE Chimney Sweep

Chimney Sweep

7321 New La Grange Rd

Why we love Norwood

Where Norwood is

Plan your visit to Norwood

Did you know?

Mark your calendar

The story of Norwood

Are you a chamber that loves Norwood?

Local Spots

ACE Chimney Sweep

Adecco Staffing Onsite Radial

Adrioautopro

Advocacy Action Network

Aesha's African Baskets

Alter'd State

Ann Taylor

Anthropologie

Apple Oxmoor

Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers

Ashley Spillman, Louisville, KY Realtor | Homepage Realty

Auntie Anne's

Austin Chiropractic, The Disc Institute

Balance In Motion Integrated Bodywork

Banana Republic

Baptist Bodyscan

Bark Avenue

Bath Fitter

Bella

Ben Cecil Revolution Mortgage

Benjamin Weatherholt Realtor

Betty Jefferies

Bishop Stretch Therapy

Bluegrass Recovery, LLC

Brighton Collectibles

Brooks Brothers

California Pizza Kitchen

Casas with Cassie and Homepage Realty

Century Beauty Supply

Chicken Salad Chick

Choi's Asian Market

Clarks

Comparion Insurance Agency

Cortrell, Your Louisville Realtor

Corvettes & Classics

Coxx Events

Dear Faith

Debbie Simms Realtor

Diaisha Mitchell, Louisville Realtor-Homepage Realty

Diana S. Alcantara

Disney Store

Dragon's Breath

Dr. Justin Romney, LMFT

Eric Ball-Realtor

Extreme Pita

Eye Candy

Fancy Nails

Farris Barber Shop

Finish Line (located inside Macy's)

Ford Madness

Why we love Norwood

Where Norwood is

Plan your visit to Norwood

Did you know?

Mark your calendar

The story of Norwood

Are you a chamber that loves Norwood?

Local Spots

ACE Chimney Sweep

Adecco Staffing Onsite Radial

Adrioautopro

Advocacy Action Network

Aesha's African Baskets

Alter'd State

Ann Taylor

Anthropologie

Apple Oxmoor

Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers

Ashley Spillman, Louisville, KY Realtor | Homepage Realty

Auntie Anne's

Austin Chiropractic, The Disc Institute

Balance In Motion Integrated Bodywork