Nelson County Jail
Nelson County Jail
County Jail / Adult Detention FacilityMailing Address
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate ID if known]
Nelson County Jail
P.O. Box 280, Bardstown, KY 40004
Nelson County Jail
P.O. Box 280, Bardstown, KY 40004
Physical Address
810 W. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004
Governing Agency
Nelson County County / Jailer
Inmate ID
Inmate / Booking Number — Not required
Last Verified
September 27, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Verify the person is currently housed at Nelson County Jail before mailing. Use the inmate's full legal/booked name and inmate ID when known. Mail to P.O. Box 280, Bardstown, KY 40004 and include a complete sender return address.
Last verified: September 27, 2026
Confirm current photograph size, quantity and content restrictions before mailing.
Last verified: September 27, 2026
Confirm current approved publisher/vendor and package rules before ordering books, magazines or newspapers.
Last verified: September 27, 2026
Use the facility's approved inmate-account deposit method; do not enclose cash unless specifically authorized.
Last verified: September 27, 2026
Verify current custody, visitor approval requirements and current visitation or video-visitation rules before traveling.
Last verified: September 27, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Verify the person is currently housed at Nelson County Jail before mailing. Use the inmate's full legal/booked name and inmate ID when known. Mail to P.O. Box 280, Bardstown, KY 40004 and include a complete sender return address.
About Nelson County Jail
Nelson County Jail is a Kentucky correctional record reviewed for current status and mail routing on 2026-09-27.