This work is dedicated to Tom Pack. Tom was known as "Mr. Bullitt County Historian" by most folks who knew about his passion for seeking out and learning all he could about Bullitt County's past. It was his goal to write a history of the county, and he had shelves full of research; but cancer took him before he could finish his work.
It is our hope that, through the efforts of those who share Tom's passion for Bullitt County history, we will continue seeing Tom's dream of a published history come alive both in these pages and in the books we share.
In the Fall of 2003, a mere sprig of a tree was planted as a memorial to the late Tom Pack. It's appropriate that the tree was planted near what is surely the oldest building in Shepherdsville.
As Shepherdsville looked to the future with a new Town Square leading into a revitalized City Park, it's important that we remember the past. That includes not only the town's oldest building, but also the Magnolia tree beside it that honors the memory of Tom Pack.
If you, the reader, have an interest in any particular part of our county history, and wish to contribute to this effort, use the form on our Contact Us page to send us your comments about this, or any Bullitt County History page. We welcome your comments and suggestions. If you feel that we have misspoken at any point, please feel free to point this out to us.
The Bullitt County History Museum, a service of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is located in the county courthouse at 300 South Buckman Street (Highway 61) in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The museum, along with its research room, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday appointments are available by calling 502-921-0161 during our regular weekday hours. Admission is free. The museum, as part of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization and is classified as a 509(a)2 public charity. Contributions and bequests are deductible under section 2055, 2106, or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. Page last modified: 01 Jan 2026 . Page URL: bullittcountyhistory.org/bchistory/index.html
