Harrodsburg

I don't have a ton of experience with Harrodsburg, but from the times I've visited I can say it's a friendly place. I'd also say it's one of the safest places in Kentucky. I'm not basing that on crime statistics, as I generally take those with a grain of salt. This isn't to say the statistics are high, it's just that I've been through Harrodsburg only a few times, but when I have been here I've felt extremely safe. I think even if I were a single lady I'd still feel fairly safe, especially on the main street.

Speaking of, the main street and downtown area of Harrodsburg are absolutely stunning. The town has done a great job of maintaining a simple, pretty feel to their physical location. The consistency of one building to another makes it quite clear that the town has done a lot of planning to ensure everything has a specific look. This isn't to say that there's no variety, but rather that the town square has a nice feel that flows together well. I really like that about Harrodsburg, and I get the impression that's something they're proud of here.

As far as schools are concerned, maybe it's because Harrodsburg is small, but you don't hear much about their schools. I don't know if they have any particularly good schools, but what they do have is halfway decent. Mercer County High School, Kenneth D. King Middle School and Harlow Elementary all serve Harrodsburg, but I can't say I hear much about any of them.

One last thing I know about Harrodsburg is that the town is very reliant on Hitachi. Their automotive products are largely made here I believe, and while the whole economy is not based on this one company, it does bring a lot of life blood into Harrodsburg and I think this is a big deal for residents.

All in all, I really like Harrodsburg. It's a pretty little town with some wonderful architecture (not fancy, but small town and enjoyable). The safety is a big selling point, and there's just enough to do to keep people entertained.