Hodgenville, Kentucky

About Hodgenville

Set in the central part of Kentucky, Hodgenville is a small town with an estimated population of 3,379.

Hodgenville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,456 residents per square mile.

📰 Hodgenville News Today

• Nonprofit Week - pmg-ky2.com pmg-ky2.com · Aug 17
• Farmers say US-31E redesign in Hodgenville leaves little room for large equipment WDRB · Aug 2
• James Pellman Obituary (2026) - Hodgenville, KY - The News-Enterprise Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Donna Wells Obituary | Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home | Hodgenville, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 5
• Maryland man allegedly leads police on high-speed pursuit through multiple counties WNKY · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hodgenville Unique

• The only place in America named Hodgenville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hodgenville

• Little Mexico — mexican
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Hodgenville Grill — american
• Hometown Pizza — pizza
• Laha's Red Castle Hamburgers — burger
• Paula's Hot Biscuit
• Vibe Coffee — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park · Museum
• Abraham Lincoln Birth Cabin · Attraction
• Abraham Lincoln Birthplace · Attraction
• Site of the Boundary Oak · Attraction
• The Lincoln Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hodgenville

• Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park · Museum reviews ★
• Creekfront Park reviews ★
• McDougal Lake Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hodgenville

• Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
• Hodgenville Elementary School
• LaRue County High School
• LaRue County Middle School
• Preschool on College Street

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hodgenville

🏘️ Nearby Communities