Madison County, Kentucky
Berea Real Estate and Local Guide
A college town in the Appalachian foothills of southern Madison County known for its long-running folk arts and crafts tradition centered on Berea College.
Living in Berea
Berea is designated the "Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky". Source: kentuckytourism.com
Homes in Berea
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Berea home
Berea College
Liberal arts college founded in 1855, the first interracial and coeducational college in the South
Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
State-run center showcasing the work of hundreds of Kentucky artisans
Boone Tavern Hotel
Historic hotel operating in the Artisan Village since 1909
Berea College Forest
Privately managed college forest of more than 8,000 acres with hiking trails
The Pinnacles
Ridgetop trail system at Indian Fort Mountain with overlooks including East Pinnacle
Berea areas to know
Artisan Village
Historic district known locally as Old Town, filled with artisan studios and galleries