City of Cynthiana

The Cynthiana‑Harrison County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the release of the “Cynthiana Business Guide” , a comprehensive, step-by-step handbook designed to help ...

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we thought it would be fun to learn a little more about the people who keep Cynthiana and Harrison County running smoothly. We asked...

♻️ 2025 FINAL Free Dump Days Announcement! ♻️ Let’s keep Harrison County clean and beautiful together! 🌿✨ 📍 Location: Solid Waste Center, 155 KY Hwy 32 W 📅 Dates: • Thurs...

The City of Cynthiana is excited to announce that it is currently accepting proposals for the purchase, renovation, and development of a cornerstone property located at 139 E. Pik...

When Kentucky singer-songwriter Justin Wells released his newest album, he didn’t just give it a name- he gave it a hometown. “Cynthiana,” named for the town where he found...

♻️ 2025 Free Dump Days Announcement! ♻️ Let’s keep Harrison County clean and beautiful together! 🌿✨ 📍 Location: Solid Waste Center, 155 KY Hwy 32 W 📅 Dates: • Thursday...

In a profession built on dedication, courage, and resilience, Officer Travis McGlothin of the Cynthiana Police Department recently added another powerful trait to his toolkit: ...

The Cynthiana-Harrison County Tourism Commission is proud to launch this year's Downtown Incentives Grant Program , a funding opportunity aimed at encouraging revitalization a...

In a small town, public service often means wearing many hats, showing up with heart, and meeting people where they are—sometimes literally. For Cynthiana’s police department s...

♻️ 2025 Free Dump Days Announcement! ♻️ We’ve had lots of questions about free dump days , and we’re excited to share our plan for 2025! 🚛 Spring Free Dump Days: 📅 April 2...

🚛 Harrison County Solid Waste Center – Updated Accepted Items Beginning MARCH 4, 2025! ♻️ The Harrison County Solid Waste Center has expanded the list of items accepted for recyc...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am truly honored to step into the role of Director of Tourism for our vibrant city and county. Cynthiana and Harrison County are rich in history, cu...

Providing the ‘best of small-town rural America’ with the all the ingredients needed for big city success. With an ideal location just 45 minutes from Lexington and an hour f...

Before the close of 2023, plans were placed in motion for the City of Cynthiana to hire a Code Enforcement Officer. Ultimately, the hiring committee landed on Keith Grob. Keith ha...

"What a difference a year can make," Chief Eric Kendall says as he reflects on the changes within the Cynthiana Police Department over the past year. Kendall became the acting Ch...

Cynthiana turns 230 years old this year! With a long and proud history full of ups and downs through the years, Cynthiana is having a fantastic year! God appears to have smiled on...

If you have visited 141 East Pike Street lately, you have probably noticed two new faces in City Hall. Last month, the City Commission voted to hire two full-time duty clerks for...

With Harrison County Schools starting back next month, we’d like to remind everyone to stop for school busses. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus if the red lights are f...

"With its rich history and ghost towns, Kentucky is a state that’s inspired many things over the years, including popular songs, books, movies, and TV shows. One of the most recen...

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CYNTHIANA, KENTUCKY by George D. Slade April 1998 Cynthiana Kentucky is located on the banks of the South Licking River, 28 miles north of Lexington. The tow...