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Mount Washington, KY

Mount Washington is a home rule-class city in northeast Bullitt County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 18,090 at the 2020 census. The city is one of several surrounding Louisville that have experienced a sharp rise in population in the past three decades, becoming a commuter town.

Mount Washington is located in northeastern Bullitt County. The city of Louisville is directly to the north; the downtown is 20 miles (32 km) northwest of the center of Mount Washington. U.S. Route 31E and U.S. Route 150 pass through the city, leading south 19 miles (31 km) to Bardstown. According to the United States Census Bureau, Mount Washington has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.8 km²), of which 6.1 square miles (15.7 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²), or 0.49%, is water.

Mount Washington is located at what was once the crossroads of two stagecoach routes and was originally known as The Cross Roads. It was formally established in 1822 as Mount Vernon, after President George Washington's Virginia home, but it was unable to continue using the name because another town's post office had priority. At the time, the settlement housed c. 700 people and boasted three churches, two schools, six stores and groceries, five doctors, two taverns, and twelve mechanical trades. At the time of its (first) formal incorporation as a city in 1833, the town's name was changed to "Mount Washington", again in honor of the first United States president.

Mount Washington became the economic center of Bullitt County by the 1850s. In the autumn of 1862, during the Civil War, the town was held by John Wharton's Confederate cavalry, who skirmished with Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden's men north of Mount Washington along Floyds Fork on October 1. A defeat the following day led to a Confederate retreat from the area.

Mount Washington focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Mount Washington Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include 44 CrossFit, Club Fitness Kentucky, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Mount Washington, such as the Paw Paw and Chinkapin Trail Loop and Broad Run Park Karst Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top Sites in Mount Washington, KY are Mt. Washington Sports Complex, MillaNova Winery, and Second Chances Wildlife Center.

ZIP Code: 40047. Population: 18,090 (2020). Area code(s): 502. Elevation: 666 ft. Area: 6.1 square miles (15.8 km²).

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Is Mount Washington, KY a good place to live?

Living in Mount Washington offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Mount Washington and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Mount Washington are above average.

Why is Mount Washington, KY the crossroads of Kentucky?

The earliest known name of Mt. Washington was “The Crossroads” because of its location around the intersection of Highway 31E and Highway 44.  The Crossroads name was later changed to Mt. Vernon. But when a post office was applied for it was discovered there was already a city in Kentucky with that name, therefore, the name was changed to Mt. Washington.

What are the demographics of Mount Washington, KY?

Mount Washington, KY is home to a population of 18k people, of which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.56% of Mount Washington, KY residents were born outside of the country (460 people). In 2022, there were 43.1 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (16.7k people) in Mount Washington, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 388 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 294 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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Wikipedia

City of Mount Washington

Mount Washington Parks and Recreation Department 

44 CrossFit

Club Fitness Kentucky 

Anytime Fitness

Paw Paw and Chinkapin Trail Loop 

Broad Run Park Karst Trail

Mt. Washington Sports Complex

MillaNova Winery

Second Chances Wildlife Center

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Data USA

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