The Bullitt County History Museum

Today's Suggested Links

Today in 2007, David Strange published his 39th Newsletter. Go to this page to find links to all of his newsletters.

In Karl Kron's Ten Thousand Miles on a Bicycle published in 1887, he described road conditions suitable for bicycling. Visit this page to learn what he had to say about some local roads.

In 1857, a terrible family tragedy occurred near Mount Washington. Read about it here.

See a transcription of the 1854 Bullitt County Mortality Schedule on this page.

Ora Lee Roby was a Bullitt County native who, in 1911, became superintendent of Bullitt County schools. To read more about this man for whom Roby Elementary School is named, visit this page.

The rivers of Bullitt County are the historic heart of the county. The flow of their waters once acted as the life-giving arteries of agriculture and early transportation. Read about it on this page.



Photo Albums

We have a wide range of photos available on the museum web site, including the four albums displayed below; as well as others with links available on the Contents page.

Click here to view Main Album, for more pictures like this.

Click here to view the Burlyn Pike Album.

Click here to view the Mildred Bergen Album.

Click here to view the Tom Pack Album.


The Bullitt County History Museum, a service of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is located in the county courthouse at 300 South Buckman Street (Highway 61) in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The museum, along with its research room, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday appointments are available by calling 502-921-0161 during our regular weekday hours. Admission is free. The museum, as part of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization and is classified as a 509(a)2 public charity. Contributions and bequests are deductible under section 2055, 2106, or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. Page last modified: 19 Oct 2024 . Page URL: bullittcountyhistory.org/index.html