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About Carlisle, KY

Carlisle is a small county seat in north-central Kentucky, positioned along US Route 68 about 40 miles northeast of Lexington. Visitors typically arrive via US 68 from either direction or connect through State Route 32 from the north. The town centers around its historic courthouse square, anchored by the 1893 Nicholas County Courthouse with its distinctive Second Empire mansard roof.

Where is Carlisle, KY on the map?

Carlisle, KY is in United States, at 38.316, -84.033 - about 29 km north-east of Paris, KY.

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The closest airport to Carlisle, KY is Blue Grass Airport, 68 km (about 1 h 1 min by car).

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