We love teeny tiny Kentucky towns because they are always filled with character, despite their size. We shared our love for our state’s tiniest town, but there’s another little city that is in the running for this title. Buckhorn is a mere 0.5-square mile of land, and yet both within the city limits and right around the edges are features that make this town worthy of a visit. When you do decide to head to Buckhorn, we think you’ll agree that there’s more than meets the eye in this teeny tiny town in Kentucky.
Buckhorn is a small town in Perry County in eastern Kentucky, and in the year 2000, had an estimated 144 residents.
GoogleMaps The town is mostly known for the beautiful state park with the same name, but there’s even more to this area than that.
Buckhorn was once a bit busier than it is now, thanks to Buckhorn Presbyterian Church and Witherspoon College.
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Minister Harvey Murdoch established the church and school in 1902, in response to the lack of educational facilities and permanent churches at the time, specifically in this area of Kentucky.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM When the new church building was constructed in 1928 - the one that still stands in the town today - the 865-member congregation was the largest rural Presbyterian church in Kentucky. Aside from its size, its log construction made it stand out and both are reasons why it is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition to its interesting history, Buckhorn boasts a picturesque 1,200-acre lake and the lovely Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park.
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The lodge at the park overlooks the lake and rolling green hills that are filled with woods and natural beauty. The park offers many amenities that you wouldn’t typically find in a small town.
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Facebook/Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - KY PARKS In the warmer months, the pool is a great place to relax for those staying in the park. You can also have a meal at the restaurant, take a boat out on the lake, or explore one of many trails.
The beach is also popular on hot summer days and is another unexpected feature of a small town in Kentucky.
Facebook/Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - KY PARKS If you’re not from this area but would like to visit, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is an excellent option as a place to stay.
Every small town has to have a favorite local spot to grab a bite to eat or a sweet treat.
Google/Bobby Duff Just a few minutes from Buckhorn, on KY-28, is R&F Dairy Bar. Stop by for some ice cream, a meal, or just a cold drink.
Buckhorn is a little town tucked away in the hills of eastern Kentucky that has more than meets the eye.
Facebook/Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - KY PARKS You can experience an interesting history, stay at an unforgettable state resort park, relax on a beach, and top it all off with a banana split - and all in a town that only a few dozen people call home.
For a town of this size and population, it’s pretty incredible to think that it has so much natural beauty, history, and charm. Have you been to Buckhorn? Perhaps the state park?
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The town is mostly known for the beautiful state park with the same name, but there’s even more to this area than that.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
When the new church building was constructed in 1928 - the one that still stands in the town today - the 865-member congregation was the largest rural Presbyterian church in Kentucky. Aside from its size, its log construction made it stand out and both are reasons why it is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Flickr/LouisvilleUSACE
Facebook/Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - KY PARKS
In the warmer months, the pool is a great place to relax for those staying in the park. You can also have a meal at the restaurant, take a boat out on the lake, or explore one of many trails.
If you’re not from this area but would like to visit, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is an excellent option as a place to stay.
Google/Bobby Duff
Just a few minutes from Buckhorn, on KY-28, is R&F Dairy Bar. Stop by for some ice cream, a meal, or just a cold drink.
You can experience an interesting history, stay at an unforgettable state resort park, relax on a beach, and top it all off with a banana split - and all in a town that only a few dozen people call home.
We were tipped off to this little town by a reader, so be sure to let us know of any other cities that are worth checking out! We’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments below!
If you’re interested in a stay at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, visit its website here.
And for more incredible small towns in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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