Hardin County Commissioners Take Ownership of Former Oaklief School Building

The Hardin County Commissioners officially took possession of the former Oaklief school building in Kenton.

A deed signing and check presentation ceremony was conducted at the building on Carrol Street Thursday afternoon.

The building was being used as the Administration Building for the Kenton City Schools, but that has now moved to the renovated “A” building at the former Kenton High School, which is now known as the Central Office.

The commissioners approved the purchase for $150,000 and signed a purchase agreement in April of 2025.

The money to purchase the building comes from money that Clerk of Court Stefani Epling’s office secured.

After some remodeling, the Title Department and Registration will move to the location, and according to Commissioner Tim Striker, they hope to have the move completed by the end of the year.

Striker said other courthouse offices will eventually move, but they have not yet been determined.

A new name for the building will also be selected.