Bardstown, KY, United States
Bardstown. Bardstown area was explored in mid-1770s. William Bard came here in 1780 as agent for his brother David and John C. Owings, and laid off the town. Settlement was first called Salem. A land grant of 1000 acres was issued by the Virginia General Assembly in 1785. Of this land 100 acres, inc
luding Salem, were set aside for county seat. Over. (Reverse) Bardstown - William Bard laid off the town and granted two acres for erection of courthouse and other public buildings in the name of his
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