Hodgenville
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- Clean & Green
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Safe & Sound
- Cost of Living
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- Nightlife
- Childcare
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
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- Retirees
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Hodgenville
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"So much fun, a beautiful park and phenomenal breakfast!"
Hodgenville is a very cool little town a ways south of Elizabethtown. I've a fan for sure. I don't get here very often, but when I do I always have fun.
First, there's a fair bit of history in Hodgenville. Yep, it's the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The other reviewer mentioned this, but he didn't say how cool this is. The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Park is really beautiful. It's very beautiful, and there's a ton to learn if you're interested. One of my favorite parts about visiting the park is the wonderful hiking trails. It's hard to beat how beautiful they are! You can spend hours and hours wandering here and never get bored! I really love this park. I'd say it's my favorite in Kentucky. I don't care as much for the sporting activity-stuff (which I get is important to a lot of people) so it might not be as good if you're looking to play baseball, but if you're looking to be surrounded by lovely forestry, this is a great park for it!
Once you've walked your tail off you'll be hungry. I suggest eating at Paula's. It's actually sorta half-famous, having been on TV a few times, and it's quite cool. You get a phenomenal breakfast here! It's almost all made from local farm-grown products too! Such a good place to get something to eat. There are some other great options, like Laha's Red Castle Burgers and Ruthie's Lincoln Freese (they like talking about Lincoln!), but Paula's is my favorite!
Hodgenville is a very safe place too. I think all the tourism makes the police extra diligent to ensure people feel comfortable visiting. The town is so nice you should never have to worry about any crime.
Clearly, I like Hodgenville very much. I definitely suggest checking it out for a visit, and if you're into hiking and can find a job here, you might just find it to be the perfect place to live!
First, there's a fair bit of history in Hodgenville. Yep, it's the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The other reviewer mentioned this, but he didn't say how cool this is. The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Park is really beautiful. It's very beautiful, and there's a ton to learn if you're interested. One of my favorite parts about visiting the park is the wonderful hiking trails. It's hard to beat how beautiful they are! You can spend hours and hours wandering here and never get bored! I really love this park. I'd say it's my favorite in Kentucky. I don't care as much for the sporting activity-stuff (which I get is important to a lot of people) so it might not be as good if you're looking to play baseball, but if you're looking to be surrounded by lovely forestry, this is a great park for it!
Once you've walked your tail off you'll be hungry. I suggest eating at Paula's. It's actually sorta half-famous, having been on TV a few times, and it's quite cool. You get a phenomenal breakfast here! It's almost all made from local farm-grown products too! Such a good place to get something to eat. There are some other great options, like Laha's Red Castle Burgers and Ruthie's Lincoln Freese (they like talking about Lincoln!), but Paula's is my favorite!
Hodgenville is a very safe place too. I think all the tourism makes the police extra diligent to ensure people feel comfortable visiting. The town is so nice you should never have to worry about any crime.
Clearly, I like Hodgenville very much. I definitely suggest checking it out for a visit, and if you're into hiking and can find a job here, you might just find it to be the perfect place to live!
Pros
- Wonderful park for hiking
- Good restaurants
- Very interesting history
Cons
- The schools are only decent
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Retirees
Hodgenville
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"The birthplace of Lincoln!"
Hodgenville is primarily known for one thing, and that's that this is the birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln. This is very important to this little town, as it brings in some tourist traffic and helps define the town. It's no coincidence that the town has Lincoln Boulevard and Lincoln Parkway. This is a big part of their history and they don't mind reminding people of this fact. I had to look some of the history up, but it appears the actual cabin that Lincoln was born in was torn down at some point, so the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park is more commemorative than anything. The park is very nice and picturesque though, and there's a lot of history that can be gathered from it. This is where Lincoln spent the first years of his life and learned many of the principles that would guide him as a president. I know a lot of people come here just for that, and, honestly, it's enough to visit for.
As far as things going on in the here and now, Hodgenville has some decent restaurants like Laha's Red Castle for burgers Ruthie's Lincoln Freeze. Ruthie's is right by the birthplace and gets a fair amount of business due to the location. There's nothing particularly special in either location, but they're nice and give you a chance to get some good food.
Hodgenville is also a fairly safe town, so you shouldn't have to worry about any crime if you live here or are just visiting. This makes it decent for families, and the rich history helps for sure, but at the same time I don't hear too much about the schools, either good or bad, so take that for what it is. I don't want to be particularly negative here, but La Rue County doesn't appear to have the best schools in the world. I'm not calling them bad, but they're not really special or unique. I think your kids will be okay here, but if you're really concerned with education you might want to consider another town.
I like Hodgenville well enough, and I think it's a fantastic place to visit, for the culture, safety, pretty nature and quality restaurants, but I don't think I'd have very much fun living here, and many people would get bored quickly.
As far as things going on in the here and now, Hodgenville has some decent restaurants like Laha's Red Castle for burgers Ruthie's Lincoln Freeze. Ruthie's is right by the birthplace and gets a fair amount of business due to the location. There's nothing particularly special in either location, but they're nice and give you a chance to get some good food.
Hodgenville is also a fairly safe town, so you shouldn't have to worry about any crime if you live here or are just visiting. This makes it decent for families, and the rich history helps for sure, but at the same time I don't hear too much about the schools, either good or bad, so take that for what it is. I don't want to be particularly negative here, but La Rue County doesn't appear to have the best schools in the world. I'm not calling them bad, but they're not really special or unique. I think your kids will be okay here, but if you're really concerned with education you might want to consider another town.
I like Hodgenville well enough, and I think it's a fantastic place to visit, for the culture, safety, pretty nature and quality restaurants, but I don't think I'd have very much fun living here, and many people would get bored quickly.
Pros
- Very interesting history
- Good restaurants
Cons
- Not a whole lot to do.
Recommended for
- Retirees
