The Shaker Village in Harrodsburg, Kentucky is significant because it is the site of the first permanent Shaker settlement established in America in 1805. The Shakers were a religious group who believed in communal living and celibacy, and they created a highly successful and innovative farming community at the Harrodsburg site. The Shaker Village is now a historic landmark and museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the Shaker way of life and the important contributions they made to American history and culture.
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