Loretto, Kentucky
Loretto, Kentucky is a home rule-class city located in Marion County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 713. Loretto is best known for being the home of the Maker's Mark bourbon whiskey distillery.
History[edit | edit source]
Loretto was established in 1866 and named after the Sisters of Loretto, a Catholic congregation founded in nearby Nerinx, Kentucky in 1812. The city was incorporated in 1866.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Loretto is located in the southern part of Marion County, at the intersection of Kentucky Route 49 and Kentucky Route 52. The city is approximately 8 miles east of Raywick, Kentucky and 9 miles west of Springfield, Kentucky.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Loretto is largely driven by the bourbon whiskey industry, with the Maker's Mark distillery being a major employer in the city. The distillery is a popular tourist attraction and is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Education[edit | edit source]
Education in Loretto is provided by the Marion County Public Schools district. The city is home to Loretto Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-5.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Bill Samuels, Sr., founder of Maker's Mark bourbon whiskey, was born in Loretto.
- Thomas Craycroft, a prominent 19th-century businessman and politician, lived in Loretto.
See also[edit | edit source]
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