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THE GEORGETOWN & SCOTT COUNTY MUSEUM 

WELCOME

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229 East Main Street

Georgetown, KY 40324

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(502) 863-6201 • museum.scottco@yahoo.com

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Hours: Wednesday - Saturday from 10AM-4PM

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Admission: Free

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The mission of the Georgetown and Scott County Museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret for public education and enjoyment: books, records, papers, and artifacts or specimens of significant historical and educational interest relating to Scott County history and culture. To fulfill such purposes, the Museum will operate as a public facility on the property of the former Georgetown Post Office, owned by the Scott County Fiscal Court, located at 229 East Main Street, or at such other site(s) as determined by the Board of Directors of the Museum at a future date. 

 

The Gift Shop

The Georgetown and Scott County Museum's Gift Shop features Historic literature and wonderful works created by local Kentucky artists. 

FEATURED EXHIBITS
 

Stop by to see the most recent exhibits at our museum!

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VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD M. JOHNSON

Richard Mentor Johnson was an American lawyer and politician who served as the ninth vice president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841 under President Martin Van Buren. Johnson represented Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

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50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
OF THE TORNADO OUTBREAK

In 1974 the Super Outbreak of Tornadoes tore through Stamping Ground and caused waves of devastation. The Georgetown & Scott County Museum is commermorating this travesty for the 50th year anniversary.

Tobacco Pioneer
Ira Massie

Ira Massie is one of Kentucky's most accomplished and distinguished gentlemen. He served in the US Marines for 7 years during World War II as an aerial photographer. Upon his return to Kentucky and graduating the University of Kentucky, he became known as "Mr. Tobacco".  

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GEORGETOWN AND SCOTT COUNTY
MUSEUM NEWSLETTER

Read about our special events, exhibits, and programs!

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