Flemingsburg features a rustic, small-town atmosphere
In Flemingsburg, laidback living among the hills of northeast Kentucky comes with access to amenities here and around the wider region. This 230-year-old community of 3,000 is full of classic houses, all close to a mixture of restaurants, stores, public schools and historic churches. That’s all while preserving the tranquil atmosphere that’s a draw for some homebuyers. “If you’re looking for a place that’s rural, with neighbors not close by and that neighborhood feel when you go into town, this could be a place that people would like,” says Cindy Shetterly, a local Realtor with Keller Williams for the past 10 years.
Established homes provide a variety of choices
The bulk of Flemingsburg’s housing stock dates to the period between 1940 and 1975. Various classic styles are on display, from bungalows to Cape Cods to ranch-style homes. The area also has some limited, 21st-century New Traditional-style options. Regardless of age, most properties line slender country roads and feature lots stretching at least three-tenths of an acre. Single-family homes sell for $120,000 to $280,000. Manufactured homes here usually go for $70,000 to $180,000. “If you’re looking for an easier, laidback area, it’s really affordable,” Shetterly says.
Community amenities cover an assortment of day-to-day needs
The neoclassical-inspired Fleming County Courthouse, complete with four columns out front, anchors Flemingsburg’s downtown. Downtown is also home to businesses from Peoples Bank of Kentucky to Ada June’s Boutique, a women’s clothing store. The nearby Colonial Village shopping center includes Save A Lot, Family Dollar and the locally owned Total Care Pharmacy. Also Giovanni's Pizza, a spot known in part for its buffet. Other places to eat include Farmers Stockyards Restaurant, where the rotating weekly menus feature items from Parmesan-crusted chicken to catfish. El Caminante is a popular option for Mexican food.
El Caminante is located across from the Fleming County Hospital, which has a 24-hour emergency room. There are multiple churches in town, too. The First Presbyterian Church was built in 1819, and the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church dates to 1859.
Local event celebrates the region’s culture
In an area rooted in agriculture, one annual tradition highlights a signature tool of the trade. Flemingsburg hosts the annual Future Farmers of America Tractor Parade in October, featuring hundreds of vehicles. It’s believed to be the largest parade of its kind in Kentucky.
Fleming County schools give students experiences beyond campus
The Fleming County Public Schools system carries a C-plus grade on Niche. Students at the C-plus-rated Flemingsburg Elementary have the opportunity to present their educational experiences at Momentum, a teaching conference in Lexington. The area’s Simons Middle gets a B-minus rating, and organizes an annual trip to Washington, D.C. for its eighth graders. Fleming County High has a C-plus grade and offers courses in topics from automotive technology to marketing.
Area parks are packed with attractions
Located near downtown, Flemingsburg City Park includes a playground, a ball diamond, a basketball court and a skate park. The park is adjacent to the Flemingsburg Old Reservoir, a fishing spot filled with catfish, trout and bass. Flemingsburg-Fleming County Recreation Park, farther north, has a trail, five fields and a public pool. Fleming County Golf Association maintains a nine-hole course in the community that's open to the public. Residents also make the roughly 50-mile trip south to the 8,270-acre Cave Run Lake for boating and swimming. “It’s really, really nice,” Shetterly says.
Transportation
Flemingsburg residents have quick access to Kentucky Route 11, a direct connection north to Maysville. The route also carries drivers south to Interstate 64 for commutes to Blue Grass Airport, 70 miles away. Located in Lexington, the airport has direct flights to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Written By
Wayne Epps Jr.
