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Bullitt County was named for Alexander Scott Bullitt, a leader in the political formation of Kentucky. Among his many accomplishments were drafting the first Kentucky Constitution, President of the State Senate (1792-99) and first Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky. The earliest known name of Mt. Washington was "The Cross Roads" because of its location around the intersection of Highway 31E and Highway 44. The Cross Roads name was later changed to Mt. Vernon, but when a post office was applied for, it was discovered that there was already a city in Kentucky with that name. Consequently, Mt. Washington was the name accepted. It was incorporated in 1822.

The regional climate is temperate and seasonal. The mean annual temperature is 56 degrees with an average annual snowfall of 16.4 inches and an average annual rainfall of 44.5 inches. Winter temperatures range from 27-43 degrees and summer temperatures range from 66-86 degrees. Bullitt County Public Schools include a central office, a bus/maintenance compound and 17 schools. The community has given tremendous support to the school system. Its mission is to create a challenging, flexible and nurturing environment to maximize student learning. Among the many positive economic factors in the area is The Mt. Washington Business Centre, which has approximately 154 acres for light industrial use. It is owned by the city of Mt. Washington & is conveniently located within 6.5 miles of the Louisville Gene Snyder Freeway. Five exits on Interstate 65, a major north-south route, give excellent highway access to Bullitt County, which is also conveniently positioned to I-71, I-64, I-265, I-264, Western and Bluegrass parkways. Bullitt County offers something for everyone! Visitors can explore historic sites or the wonders of nature, enjoy antique shopping, country music, galleries, golfing, The World's Most Awesome Flea Market. Other special attractions include: Salt River Canoe Race, Bernheim ColorFest, Bullitt County Fair, Holiday Home Tour in Mt. Washington, Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot, Mt. Washington Spring Festival, many more! Blue Lick Airport is located in northern Bullitt County, and Louisville International Airport (SDF) is just 15 miles north of Shepherdsville. Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, the official state arboretum, features an impressive forest, a landscaped arboretum with 2,000 plants identified in a natural setting, hiking trails, fishing lake, nature center and wildlife sanctuary. Other local attractions include Hawks View Gallery, Heartland of Kentucky Decanters & Steins, Jim Beam American Outpost & Homestead, Kart Kountry Go-Cart & Miniature Golf, Kentucky Railway Museum, My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Patton Museum of Calvary & Armor, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom and SlowPoke Farm. Churchill Downs & The Kentucky Derby Museum - The famous Kentucky Derby kicks off a lengthy racing season. The Museum provides the thrill of the Derby through its one-of-a-kind multi image show, hands-on exhibits and much more! The county has several golf courses, bowling centers, skating rinks, numerous fishing lakes, parks & other recreational facilities.

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