Campbellsville in the Heart of Taylor County
Campbellsville is the county seat of Taylor County, located in central Kentucky along the Green River. The city was established in 1817 and named after Andrew Campbell, an early settler. Its position roughly equidistant from Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green places it near the geographic center of the state, though the area has historically been more rural than urban in character.
Campbellsville University, a private Baptist institution founded in 1906, is the largest employer in Taylor County. The university enrolls roughly 10,000 students across its main campus and satellite locations, and its presence supports the local economy through student spending, employment, and cultural programming. The university's programs in education, nursing, and business draw students from across Kentucky and neighboring states.
Green River Lake, created by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1969, lies south of the city and provides recreation, flood control, and water supply. The lake and its surrounding state park attract campers, boaters, and anglers. Taylor County's economy also includes small-scale manufacturing and agriculture, with beef cattle and tobacco among the leading farm products.
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Campbellsville is the county seat of Taylor County, located in central Kentucky along the Green River. The city was established in 1817 and named after Andrew Campbell, an early settler. Its position roughly equidistant from Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green places it near the geographic center of the state, though the area has historically been more rural than urban in character.
Campbellsville University, a private Baptist institution founded in 1906, is the largest employer in Taylor County. The university enrolls roughly 10,000 students across its main campus and satellite locations, and its presence supports the local economy through student spending, employment, and cultural programming. The university's programs in education, nursing, and business draw students from across Kentucky and neighboring states.
Green River Lake, created by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1969, lies south of the city and provides recreation, flood control, and water supply. The lake and its surrounding state park attract campers, boaters, and anglers. Taylor County's economy also includes small-scale manufacturing and agriculture, with beef cattle and tobacco among the leading farm products.
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