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Kentucky
Where rivers meet and history echoes, West Point invites you to discover Kentucky's heartland charm.
West Point is known as the "Gateway to Fort Knox" due to its close proximity to the army post.
During the Civil War, Fort Duffield, located near West Point, was one of the largest earthenwork fortifications in Kentucky.
The city's location at the meeting of the Ohio and Salt rivers has led to several devastating floods throughout its history.
Legend has it that the area was once a popular hunting ground for Daniel Boone.
West Point, Kentucky, sits strategically at the confluence of the Ohio and Salt Rivers, a location that has shaped its destiny since its earliest days. Founded near a Native American village known as "Salt Lick Town", the area's access to water made it a crucial transportation hub. Steamboats utilized the rivers extensively for trade and travel in the 19th century, making West Point a vital port for Kentucky's agricultural and industrial output. The town's growth was also impacted by its proximity to Fort Duffield, a strategically important Civil War fortification that protected Louisville from Confederate incursions. The town's strategic location made it a target during Confederate raids.
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Partner with usRestaurant
Museum
209 N 13th St, West Point, KY 40177, USA
Restaurant
401 South St, West Point, KY 40177, USA
Museum
508 Elm St, West Point, KY 40177, USA
Restaurant
401 South St, West Point, KY 40177, USA
Gallery
1308 Elm St, West Point, KY 40177, USA
Museum
508 Elm St, West Point, KY 40177, USA
Metal Fabricator
13003 Dixie Hwy
Convenience
8249 Beech St
Place Of Worship
13510 Dixie Hwy
Company
7002 John Adams Way
Masonry Concrete
13812 Medora Rd
Hvac
7113 W Orell Rd
Company
13812 Medora Rd
Car Repair
12508 Dixie Hwy
Atm
13401 Dixie Hwy
Hardware
12701 Abbey Rd
Ngo
5365 American Legion Ln SE
Employment Agency
20 Dixie Valley Loop Rd
Firework Retailer
100 Main St
Place Of Worship
5502 Highway 11
Hotel
616 Main St
Landscape Architect
12517 Old Dixie Hwy
Park
15811 Dixie Hwy
Park
7300 Scenic Trl
Auto Customization
12817 Dixie Hwy
Auto Customization
12817 Dixie Hwy
Place Of Worship
6518 Blevins Gap Rd
Lodge
Taxidermist
8258 Oak St SE
Park
1609 Knob Creek Rd
Place Of Worship
12614 Dixie Hwy
Car
Car
21201 Dixie Hwy
Motel
13307 Dixie Hwy
Tyres
12614 Dixie Hwy
Arts And Entertainment
1311 Main St
Sports And Recreation Venue
11352 Highway 111 SE
General
13318 Bessels Blvd
General
12415 Dixie Hwy
Agricultural Cooperatives
8920 Depauw Church Rd SE
Gas
101 Main St
Car Repair
12901 Dixie Hwy
Garden Centre
12711 Dixie Hwy
Car Repair
7012 Nathan Hale Way
Restaurant
12801 Dixie Hwy
Farm
7250 Rogers Campground Rd SE
Car Repair
831 Bobolink Rd
Martial Arts Club
6500 W Orell Rd
While we prioritize independent local storefronts that carry the soul of the town, these national brands are located nearby and support local employment.
Barker Masonic Lodge #129 F&AM
Fraternal Organization