Versailles, Kentucky

About Versailles

Versailles, KY is a close-knit town located in central Kentucky with an estimated population of 10,656.

Officially, Versailles is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,642 residents per square mile.

📰 Versailles News Today

• Coroner identifies person killed in Wednesday morning crash on Versailles Road lex18.com · Aug 12
• Lexington man dies at hospital after serious crash on Versailles Road Lexington Herald Leader · Aug 12
• Holly Rufus Forkner, Jr wjle.com · Aug 16
• Man killed in serious Lexington crash near Woodford County line FOX 56 News · Aug 12
• One dead in 3-vehicle crash at Fayette-Woodford County line; storm debris compounds traffic delays WKYT · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Versailles Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Versailles — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,656.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Versailles

• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• The Kentucky Castle
• Yang Garden — chinese
• El Tapatio
• Mi Pueblitos — mexican
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Ricardo's Grill and Pub — american
• Versailles Brewing Company — pizza
• Waffle House — american
• Wilson's Pool Hall

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum · Museum
• Nostalgia Station · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Versailles

• Eckert's (Boyd's) Orchard reviews ★
• Big Springs Park reviews ★
• Huntertown Community Interpretive Park reviews ★
• Lanesview Park reviews ★
• Lewis Walton Park reviews ★
• Merewood Park reviews ★
• Paddock Park reviews ★
• Slide reviews ★
• Stonegate Park reviews ★
• Woodford County Park reviews ★
• Woodford County Park Pavilion reviews ★
• Woodford County Park Swings reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Versailles

• Huntertown Elementary School
• Safe Harbor Academy
• Simmons Elementary School
• Southside Elementary School
• Woodford County High School
• Woodford County Middle School

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Bluegrass Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Versailles

🏘️ Nearby Communities