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Director's Notes |
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As we talked about at the annual meeting, 2012 will be an exciting year on many levels. We as a chamber, as many of you, are beginning to set our goals for the year. First of all I would like to thank the leadership of Leon Mayo and the 2011 board of directors and Executive Director Jill Cutler for such a successful year. The 2012 Board of Directors will use this success as a launching pad for this year. I am excited about the 2012 Board of Directors, we have a perfect mix of seasoned veterans and new directors to bring experience, new ideas and perspectives into the chamber. We will continue to utilize and improve the current tools at our disposal to better serve you the members, through networking opportunities, workshops, website, social media and more. Please let us know of any suggestions or areas we can assist you in to help further your business goals. Because when you succeed our community wins. We will work under the mantra of “Success Through Serving.” I look forward to working with all of you this year. Best regards, Clay Slone Mercer Co. Chamber of Commerce President |
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Upcoming Events
History of Mercer County
Founded in 1786, Mercer County was named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Gen. Hugh Mercer, a close friends of George Washington, who died as a result of wounds received at the Battle of Princeton. The history of Mercer County predates the history of the state of Kentucky, as it is the home of Harrodsburg, the oldest permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Now a thriving and progressive community, Harrodsburg was founded by James Harrod as "Harrod's Town" in 1774. In 1776, Harrod's Town became the county seat of Kentucky County, Virginia, and was then named the county seat of Lincoln County when it was formed in 1780. When Mercer County was formed, Harrodsburg became the county seat and remains so to this day. The then- "colonial city" was termed the "Birthplace of the West" and was an important hub for communication with eastern settlements.
Historic Downtown Harrodsburg
A National Register Historic District, downtown Harrodsburg is a streetscape that is reminiscent of an earlier time, with most of its preserved buildings dating back to the 1880s and 1890s. The downtown area offers many gift and specialty shops, restaurants, and activities, all with a regional flavor, and self-guided walking and driving tours are available.
Places of Interest
Lincoln Marriage Temple
William Poague Cabin
Mansion Museum
Old Fort Harrod State Park
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Dixie Belle Riverboat
Beaumont Inn
Herrington Lake
Wilderness Trace Family YMCA
Kentucky River