Magnolia, KY

Population
609
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
858 ft
Median Home Value
$158,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,809
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Magnolia is a quiet, small-town community in central Kentucky's LaRue County, home to just over 500 residents. Settled in the late 1700s, it grew into a popular stagecoach stop along the historic Louisville and Nashville turnpike. Originally known as Center Point, the town adopted the name Magnolia in the mid-1800s, reportedly in honor of the local postmaster's wife. Today, the area retains that peaceful rural character, surrounded by open countryside and rolling farmland.

For anyone considering a move here, Magnolia offers a relaxed pace of life with daily necessities still within easy reach. The community sits right along the Jackson Highway (US 31E), putting the shops, dining, and historic sites of Hodgenville just nine miles north. Local students attend the well-regarded LaRue County School District, and nearby highway connections make trips to larger hubs like Elizabethtown straightforward. It is a great fit for buyers looking for space, quiet surroundings, and a close-knit country setting.

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