Gallatin County Kentucky

As Judge/ Executive of Gallatin County for the past five years,

I can attest to the fact that this county is definitely booming. We are

the third fastest growing county in Kentucky.

Once a quiet rural county with tobacco farming as it's major

income crop, now the county has been transformed by industry

and tourism that supports the growth and income for it's citizens.

In the mid 1990's, industry became attracted to our county

because of the access to river, rail, and interstate. Other major

companies like Gallatin Steel were soon to follow. These new

jobs raised the local residents wage rates considerably. The

economy began to show growth and virtually no unemployment .

It has been a pleasure to sit back and see our citizens become more

prosperous; our schools grow and education levels improved for our

children.

Gallatin County is the home of Kentucky Speedway and we are

looking forward to the first Nascar race. The speedway activity has

caused new roads to be built, road improvements have come to pass,

and Indiana will soon be linked to Interstate I-71 with the new highway

Kentucky highway 1039 that will cut across the western end of

Gallatin County at the Markland Dam.

The great Ohio River borders Gallatin County on the northwest side

andthe backwaters that were created in the 1960's when Markland Dam

was built gave us a passageway to Indiana. The building of this dam

has caused the land just end to flooded with water that created a

1,000 acre lake known as Craig's Creek. This lake and surrounding

areas have flourished with water attractions and new homes.

We want you to enjoy, and thank you for visiting Gallatin County.

Gallatin County Judge Executive

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