CITY OF HORSE CAVE
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Welcome to Horse Cave, Kentucky

                 The cave for which the city is named is located on the south side of Main Street. Various explanations are given for its unusual name. One is that Native Americans or outlaws hid horses in the cave; another is that an early carriage may have lost a horse when it fell into the opening by accident; a third reason involves the 19th-century use of "horse" as slang for anything big or huge, related to a similar use of the Swedish hoss. The cave has also been known as "Hidden River Cave", for an underground stream located inside. That stream was used to power a dynamo, and for a while in the late 19th century Horse Cave was the only city in Kentucky apart from Louisville and Ashland to have electric lights. Around World War I, the only air-conditioned tennis courts in the world were located near the entrance of the cave. The stream also provided the town's water supply.
               Horse Cave is the birthplace of Jack Robert Thompson (September 4, 1893), the father of noted author and journalist Hunter S. Thompson, and former NBA player Clarence Glover.


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                   Our Mayor:  Randall Curry

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The City of Horse Cave is represented by a mayor/council form of government. The mayor serves a four-year term, and city council members serve two-year terms.

The city has twelve non-elected employees who serve under the mayor: a part-time city clerk, a finance officer, a licensing clerk/zoning administrator, five police officers, and four maintenance/cemetery employees. 

All of us have one goal in mind-making Horse Cave a better place to live, work, and play. We are very proud of our community, its rich heritage and a promising future. We work very hard to serve our citizens' needs, to provide for their safety, well-being, and to plan for our future growth.

If any one of us can be of assistance to you, please contact us. If we don't know your problem, we cannot work to solve it.

Horse Cave is Home  to Hidden River Cave and the longest swinging bridge in the world. 

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The Better Business Bureau Warns of COVID-19 Scams
Testing Kits. Whether it's someone going door-to-door offering a COVID-19 testing kit or someone selling them online, don't fall for this con. Currently, real testing kits cannot be purchased or performed at home.

Miracle cures, vaccines, or supplements. When you see an advertisement promoting a miracle cure, vaccine, or supplement to help you fight the coronavirus, just ignore it. False claims like this should be reported to BBB at bbb.org/adtruth.       

Mask sales.
 While many people are on the hunt for medical-grade masks, scammers are posting fake websites. While the site may look legitimate, consumers are purchasing masks only to never receive the product or have their financial information compromised. Always check with BBB at 
bbb.org before making any online purchase.

Government checks. If you receive a phone call from a "government representative" saying they need your social security number, banking account number, or other personal information in order to give your relief check, hang up! Anytime funds like this are distributed, the government will NEVER call and ask for personal information.

Errand assistance. Be wary of strangers who offer to run errands for you. While there are legitimate groups who are offering assistance to those that are in need, there are scammers who are looking to take your prescription medications or your money. Do your research and check references first.


Free gift cards. Some businesses are providing discounts during this time, but if you see an offer for a free gift card, proceed with caution. These offers are often "too good to be true" and lead you to a phishing site that asks for personal information. Always contact the company directly to see if any promotion is real.

Charity and giving. If you are looking to donate, make sure you are donating to legitimate charities. You can verify the trustworthiness of a charity by visiting give.org for free reports to see if the charity meets BBB's Standards for Charity Accountability. If you are giving to a crowdfunding cause, it's best to give to someone you personally know and to be wary of vague requests.

Tracking apps. With COVID-19 spreading rapidly, you may want to know if the virus has spread to your area. While there are legitimate coronavirus "may apps" available, there are also ones that download malware and spyware onto your phone instead.
For more tips and information, visit bbb.org/coronavirus
 U.S. Route 31W (Dixie Street) is the main road through Horse Cave, leading north 8 miles (13 km) to Munfordville and southwest through Cave City 10 miles (16 km) to Park City near the entrance to Mammoth Cave National Park. Interstate 65 passes 2 miles (3 km) west of Horse Cave, with access from Exit 58. I-65 leads north 78 miles (126 km) to Louisville and southwest 97 miles (156 km) to Nashville, Tennessee.
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          121 Woodlawn Ave.          Horse Cave, Kentucky          (270) 786-2680

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  • Home
    • Living In Horse Cave
    • Start a Business in Horse Cave
    • Made in Horse Cave
    • Community Organizations
    • Forms & Ordinances
  • Administration
    • The Mayor
    • City Clerk's Office
    • City Council
  • Boards & Commissions
    • Board of Architectural Review (B.O.A.R)
    • Horse Cave Water Company
    • Beautification Committee
    • Board of Zoning Adjustments
    • Code Enforcement Board
    • Volunteer
  • City Agencies
    • Horse Cave Free Public Library
    • Police Department
    • Fire Department
    • Animal Control
    • Public Works
    • Housing Authority
    • Zoning
    • Cemetery
  • Headlines
  • Things To Do
  • Lodging
  • Maple Ave. Park
  • Historic Thomas House
  • Contact
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Related Links