- County Web Sites
Included here are the sites from some
counties in the state.
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Adair County
Adair was the 44th Kentucky county
formed, created December 11, 1801 and named for
General John Adair.
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Allen County
Scottsville, the county seat.
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Anderson County
Anderson County was formed in 1827.
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Ballard County
Ballard County.
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Barren County
Barren County.
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Bath County
Bath County.
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Bell County
Bell County.
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Boone County
Boone County.
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Boyle County
Boyle County's.
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Bracken County
Bracken County.
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Breathitt County
Breathitt County.
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Breckinridge County
Breckinridge County.
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Bullitt County
Bullitt County.
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Butler County
Butler County.
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Caldwell County
Caldwell County.
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Campbell County
Campbell County.
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Carlisle County
Carlisle County.
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Carroll County
Carroll County.
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Carter County
Carter County.
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Casey County
Casey County.
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Christian County
Christian County.
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Clay County
Clay County.
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Clinton County
Clinton County is in south central
Kentucky along the Tennessee line.
It lies between Lake Cumberland and
Dale Hollow Lake. Clinton has an
area of 196 square miles.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland County is the best kept
secret in Kentucky. The County
offers fishing in the Cumberland
River as well as Dale Hollow Lake
where record fish have been caught.
The county’s beauty is overwhelming.
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Daviess County
Daviess County Fiscal Court is the
governmental body for Daviess County
Kentucky. The court serves a
population of approximately 93,000
people.
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Edmonson County
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Elliott County
Tucked away in the hills, Elliott
County is at the top of the
watershed ensuring pure pristine
streams that fill Grayson Lake ten
miles north of Sandy Hook. Six other
state parks are within an hour’s
drive.
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Fayette County
Visit the "Horse Capital of the
World."
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Fleming County
In 1798, Fleming became an official
Kentucky County formed out of Mason,
and named in honor of John Fleming.
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Franklin County
Franklin County received its
official charter on May 10, 1795, by
act of the General Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky. The newly
formed county was created from
portions of Mercer, Shelby, and
Woodford counties and named for
Benjamin Franklin, early American
patriot, inventor, diplomat, and
signer of the Declaration of
Independence.
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Fulton County
Fulton County was established in
1845 and is located in the Jackson
Purchase region of the state. Being
the westernmost county in Kentucky,
it is located on the Mississippi
River.
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Gallatin County
Home of the Kentucky Speedway We are
"little but in the middle of it all"
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Garrard County
Garrard County, the twenty-fifth in
order of formation, is located in
the Outer Bluegrass region of
central Kentucky. It has an area of
232 square miles. The county was
created by the legislature on
December 17, 1796 from Madison,
Lincoln and Mercer Counties, and
named for Gov.
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Grant County
Our county is rich in natural beauty
with many lakes, streams, ridges and
rolling hills, and we offer
boundless cultural, educational,
employment, and business
opportunities that few communities
can match.
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Graves County
In Graves County you’ll find the
kind of western Kentucky charm
indicative of the entire region. It
is here you can take a trip into the
past. Journey through a canopy of
tree-lined country lanes, over
one-laned bridges, past wandering
creeks and lush pastures in Graves
County’s countryside.
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Grayson County
Grayson County has a population of
just over 24,000, making it a great
place "get away" from the big city
to visit or raise a family.
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Green County
Green County is a rich heritage that
anyone would easily appreciate. Our
land varies from flat and gently
rolling, to a steep and rocky
terrain. Green River runs directly
through our county, providing an
ideal source for fishing and canoe
rides. Green County is just minutes
from Green River Lake, which allows
easy access to great fishing,
camping, and boating.
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Greenup County
Established in 1803 and named for
the fourth Governor of Kentucky,
Greenup is a town ever-moving toward
the brightest of futures. With
plenty of attractions and events
during the year, no complaints can
be heard from visitors or citizens.
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Hancock County
Where history, industry, and country
living come together
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Hardin County
Hardin County was established by the
first Legislature in 1792. It was
named for Colonel John Hardin, an
officer in the Continental Army.
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Harlan County
Harlan county, Kentucky is named
after Silas Harlan. It is located in
the southeastern portion of the
state on the border of Virginia.
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Harrison County
Located in the Bluegrass corridor of
central Kentucky, Harrison County
covers some 309.68 square miles of
rural environment, stressing
balanced seasons, farming, ranching
and friendly industrial
opportunities.
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Hart County
Hart County contains miles of scenic
country ranging from sultry river
bottoms to gently rolling hillsides
to steep knobs and hidden hollows.
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Henry County
The official web site of the Henry
County Government.
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Hickman County
Hickman County was established in
1821. Hickman County is located near
the center of the county on US 51 at
KY 58 and it consists of over 4,396
square miles with a total population
of over 5,200 people.
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Hopkins County
Hopkins County is unique in that it
is a community that offers the
security and friendliness of a small
town while at the same time it has
abundant outdoor recreation
opportunities and an outstanding
performing and visual arts center.
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Jackson County
Jackson County, Kentucky lies just
beyond the outer Bluegrass region on
the rim of the Cumberland Plateau.
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Jefferson County/Louisville Metro
Named for King Louis XVI of France
in appreciation for his assistance
during the Revolutionary War,
Louisville was founded by George
Rogers Clark in 1778.
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Jessamine County
Find out what there is to see in
Jessamine County including the
Pallisades on the Kentucky River.
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Kenton County
The nucleus of a vital, growing
region... important to the
Commonwealth of Kentucky and a key
partner in the Greater Cincinnati
Metropolitan Area.
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Knox County
The unofficial site of Knox County
Kentucky.
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Lawrence County
Lawrence County was formed in 1822
and it is located in the Eastern
Coal Field region of the state.
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Lee County
Lee County was formed in 1870. It is
located in the Eastern Coal Field
region of the state. The elevation
in the county ranges from 610 to
1367 feet above sea level.
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Leslie County
Leslie County in Kentucky was
organized from parts of Clay, Harlan
and Perry Counties in 1878 and is
named for Preston H. Leslie who was
governor of Kentucky from 1871 to
1875.
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Letcher County
Letcher County is located in
southeastern Kentucky on the
Virginia border. Known for our
majestic mountains and other natural
beauties such as Bad Branch Falls,
Little Shelpherd Trail, and Fish Pond
Lake, Letcher County has more to
offer than just what meets the eye.
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Lewis County
Tucked between majestic hills and
the meandering Ohio River, Lewis
County offers its visitors beautiful
scenery, friendly folks and a
leisurely pace.
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Lincoln County
Formed in 1780, Lincoln County is
one of Kentucky’s three original
territories.
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Livingston County
Gateway to the Land Between the
Lakes.
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Logan County
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Lyon County
Located in the heart of Western
Kentucky Lakes and Rivers Region,
Lyon County is located on the
northeast shore of Lake Barkley.
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Madison County
Madison County is one of the fastest
growing areas in Kentucky. It is
rich in heritage and history. This
site provides information on county
government and tourism.
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Magoffin County
Named after Governor Beriah
Magoffin, Magoffin County is an area
very in touch with its heritage.
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Marion County
Located in Kentucky's Bluegrass
Region, Marion County is equidistant
from Louisville, Lexington, and
Frankfort. Lebanon, Marion County's
county seat, is within one day's
traveling distance of two-thirds of
the nation's population.
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Marshall County
Miles of outstanding vistas,
fabulous climate, and the largest
manmade lake in the eastern US.
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Martin County
Our motto is "New Commitments for a
New Century." Martin County citizens
are continuing our legacy of
preserving all that makes small town
America great as, together, we work
toward creating an even brighter
future full of opportunities and
hope.
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McCracken County
Located in Western Kentucky, Paducah
is the county seat of McCracken
County.
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McCreary County
McCreary County covers a land area
of 428 miles in the Eastern Coal
Fields Region of Kentucky.
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McLean County
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Menifee County
Menifee became the Commonwealth's
113th county in 1869 when it was
formed from the adjoining counties
of Bath, Montgomery, Morgan, Powell,
and Wolfe counties.
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Mercer County
Harrodsburg, the county seat of
Mercer County, was founded in 1774
by a stalwart band of pioneers led
by James Harrod, of Pennsylvania.
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Metcalfe County
This is the Web Site for newcomers,
residents, and those considering a
move to the county.
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Monroe County
Located in the beautiful Pennyrile
Region of Kentucky, we invite you to
explore our natural beauty of the
Upper Cumberland hills, the
Cumberland River, the headwaters of
the Barren River, great recreational
opportunities, as well as the
hospitality of a slower paced
lifestyle of rural Kentucky.
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Montgomery County
In 1796, Montgomery became the 22nd
county created by the Kentucky
Legislature. It was named for
General Richard Montgomery, an
Irishman who was killed in the first
volley of the attack on Quebec in
1775.
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Morgan County
Morgan County, Kentucky, was
established in 1822 from Floyd and
Bath Counties. Prior to and after
the Civil War, four counties were
created from it.
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Muhlenberg County
Nestled among the hills and valleys
of western Kentucky’s coal field
region lies Muhlenberg County.
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Nelson County
The site holds information on Nelson
County government and area
information.
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Nicholas County
Nicholas County is located on the
northeastern edge of the Inner
Bluegrass region of Kentucky.
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Ohio County
Ohio County is 35th in order of
formation and was created December
17, 1798. The first county court was
organized in 1799. The county was
originally a part of Hardin County
and was named for the Ohio River.
Several adjacent counties were
formed from Ohio County.
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Oldham County
Oldham County was created in 1824
and is located east of Louisville
off Interstate 71.
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OldhamCounty.com
This site includes information on
local government, schools, churches,
organizations, parks and recreation,
businesses.
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Owen County
Owen County was formed by the
Commonwealth of Kentucky by Acts of
1818-1819 and approved February 6,
1819.
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Owsley County
Owsley County was formed in 1843
from portions of Clay, Breathitt,
and Estill Counties and was named
for Governor William Owsley.
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Pendleton County
Pendleton County, the "Land of
Meandering Rivers and Rolling Hills"
lies snuggled among the lush green
hillsides of Northern Kentucky,
halfway between Cincinnati, Ohio and
Lexington, Kentucky.
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Perry County
Lush green mountains, fish-filled
streams and true country hospitality
are among the jewels in the crown of
Hazard, Kentucky. Known as the
"Queen City of the Mountains,"
Hazard is located in the heart of
the Appalachian Mountains in Perry
County and was founded in 1790 by
Elijah Combs and his seven brothers.
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Powell County
Located at the foothills of the
Eastern Appalachian Mountains,
Powell County Kentucky is home to
such scenic natural wonders as Red
River Gorge, Natural Bridge and a
host of other great outdoor
adventures.
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Pulaski County
Located in South Central Kentucky,
Pulaski County boasts the 3rd
largest geographical area of the
state's 120 counties.
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Robertson County
Robertson County was established in
1867, out of parts of Nicholas,
Harrison, Bracken, and Mason
Counties. It was named after
ex-chief Justice George Robertson
and was the 111th County formed in
the Commonwealth.
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Rockcastle County
Rockcastle County, located in South
Central Kentucky, is rich in
tradition and history.
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Russell County
Russell County was formed in 1826.
Jamestown is the county seat and the
City of Russell Springs is only a
short 6 miles away with our friendly
sidewalks connecting the two.
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Shelby County
For short day trips, Shelby County
is centrally located. Frankfort,
Bardstown, and Harrodsburg are all
within a short distance; Louisville
is less than 30 minutes away.
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Simpson County
Simpson County is a progressive
community where good things are
happening. Our booming little city
is just the right place to work and
raise a family without sacrificing
the values of the small town
environment. Job growth has
continued over the last decade and
our agricultural economy remains
strong, upholding our rural
heritage.
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Taylor County
Taylor County is truly the "heart of
Kentucky." In addition to being
shaped like a heart, the county is
near the geographical center of the
state. Campbellsville, the county
seat of Taylor County, is
approximately 85 miles from
Louisville, Lexington, Bowling
Green, and Somerset.
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Todd County
Todd County was formed in 1820
between Christian and Logan counties
in the Pennyrile region of Kentucky
with a landmass of 376.35 square
miles. The county was named for
Colonel John Todd, a frontiersman
and uncle of Mary Todd Lincoln. He
died at the Battle of Blue Lick.
Todd County is the birthplace of
Confederate President Jefferson
Davis and Poet Laureate Robert Penn
Warren.
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Trigg County
Trigg County is located in
southwestern part of the state in
the Pennyrile region. It borders
Lyon, Caldwell, Calloway, Marshall
and Christian Counties, as well as
Tennessee. It is located next to
beautiful Lake Barkley and is home
to the Trigg County Ham Festival.
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Trimble County
Access information about local
government and attractions.
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Union County
UNION COUNTY, with its gently
undulating land, embraces 346 square
miles with a population of 15,637 on
the western edge of the Western Coal
Field. Along its northern and
western borders, for a distance of
approximately thirty-six miles, the
Ohio River flows in majestic curves.
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Warren County
This site provides information about
Warren County to newcomers,
residents, as well as those
considering a move to the county.
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Wayne County
The forty-third county in order of
formation, Wayne County, Kentucky is
located in the south-central section
of Kentucky along the state border
with Tennessee.
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Whitley County
Whitley County is located within the
Cumberland Plateau of southeastern
Kentucky, which is greatly
overlapped by the broad Eastern Coal
Field region of the state. The
namesake of the county, Colonel
William Whitley, is famous locally
for fighting in many of the
skirmishes between native Indians
and hunters and trappers prior to
its establishment as an independent
county. The county seat is
Williamsburg.
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Woodford County
Woodford County has a rich history
in the development of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Established as one of the nine
counties of the Commonwealth in
1792; the original boundaries
followed the Kentucky River from
Mundy’s Landing, (located on
Woodford County’s southern tip),
north to the Ohio River and then
east to the mouth of the Licking
River at present day Covington.
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