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Kentucky Town Websites and Community Pages
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Map of
Kentucky Counties
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Kentucky Resources
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Kentucky
Towns and City Guides
City Maps
Here you can find helpful maps of
several cities and towns.
 Ashland
Ashland, the largest city in Boyd
county and eastern Kentucky, is on the Ohio river north of
Catlettsburg.
Bowling
Green
Bowling Green, the seat of Warren
county, is located on the Barren River.
Covington
Covington, one of the seats of
Kenton county, is located at the confluence of the Ohio and
Licking rivers.
Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, the seat of Hardin
county, was founded in 1795 and named for the wife of
Colonel Andrew Hynes.
Frankfort
Frankfort is both the seat of
Franklin county and of the state government.
Henderson
Henderson, the seat of Henderson
county, was settled in the late eighteenth century as Red
Banks.
Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville, the seat of
Christian county, was founded about 1796 and was first known
as Christian Court House and Elizabeth.
Jackson
Jackson, the seat of Breathitt
county, is on the North Fork of the Kentucky River.
Lexington
Lexington, the seat of Fayette
county, was named in 1775 for the Battle of Lexington
(Massachusetts) by explorers camped at McConnell Springs.
Louisville
Louisville, the seat of Jefferson
county, is located on the Ohio River at the Falls of the
Ohio. It was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark.
Morehead
Morehead, the seat of Rowan
county, is located on Triplett Creek.
Murray
Murray, the seat of Calloway
county, is located near the center of the county on US 641
and KY 94.
Newport
Newport, one of the seats of
Campbell county, is located near the confluence of the Ohio
and Licking rivers.
Owensboro
Owensboro, the seat of Daviess
county, was laid out in 1816 and named for Colonel Abraham
Owen.
Paducah
Paducah, the seat of McCracken
county, is on the Ohio River below the mouth of the
Tennessee River.
Pikeville
Pikeville, the seat of Pike
county, was founded in 1823 on the Levisa Fork of the Big
Sandy River and was named, like the county, for General
Zebulon Pike.
Richmond
Richmond, the seat of Madison
county, was settled in 1785 and the town was established in
1795 as the new county seat, replacing Milford.
City Web Sites
Find valuable links to many of
Kentucky's cities in this resource area.
Ashland
Ashland is located on US 23 - the
Country Music Highway.
Bellefonte
Eastern Kentucky’s youngest town,
incorporated in 1951
Bellevue
Bellevue is situated in extreme
northern Campbell County.
Benham
Benham is located in Harlan
County between Cumberland and Lynch along Highway 160 near
Kingdom Come State Park.
Bowling
Green
Bowling Green, Kentucky is
located 60 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee and 110 miles
south of Louisville.
Brodhead
City
Brodhead is located app. 6 miles
northwest of Mt. Vernon, just off Hwy. 461.
Campbellsville
Take a virtual tour of Civil War
sites, Green River Lake and more.
Carrollton
Welcome to the new site of the
City of Carrollton.
Coldstream
Coldstream is a city located in
Jefferson County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city
had a total population of 956.
Columbia
Find information about Columbia,
Kentucky.
Corbin
Your complete guide to the
merchants, activities and services of Corbin, Kentucky and
the Cumberland Falls area.
Covington
Covington Kentucky, the largest
city in Northern Kentucky, is known for the re-development
of its riverfront and skyline, as well as its strong
economy.
Crestview
Hills
Just six miles south of
Covington, on a beautiful wooded knoll, beside what is now
Dixie Highway, stands Crestview Hills.
Danville
This website provides access to
an array of information and services provided by the City of
Danville.
Dayton
Today's Dayton Kentucky is the
result of a merger between the communities of Brooklyn and
Jamestown that took place in 1867.
Downtown
Frankfort
The downtown area of Frankfort is
the center of our community and with Downtown Frankfort, it
will continue to grow and thrive.
Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, the seat of Hardin
county, was founded in 1795 and named for the wife of
Colonel Andrew Hynes.
Elkton
In 1819 stagecoach operator Major
John Gray donated land for the City of Elkton.
Eminence
Eminence, incorporated in 1851,
was named due to the fact that it is the highest point
between Louisville and Lexington.
Farmers
Farmers was the first community
to develop in Rowan County, settled by Major Jim Brain.
Florence
Originally an Indian fur-trading
post know variously as Polecat and Pow-Wow, the community
was settled in 1813.
Fort
Campbell
Fort Campbell lies on the
Kentucky-Tennessee border between the towns of Hopkinsville,
KY and Clarksville, TN, and is about 60 miles northwest of
Nashville on I-24.
Fort
Knox
Fort Knox - the Home of Mounted
Warfare - has served as a US military reservation since
1918.
Fort
Thomas
The City of Fort Thomas was named
in honor of Civil War General George Henry Thomas.
Fort
Wright
Perched snugly atop a hill with
scenic views of the Ohio River Valley and Cincinnati, is
where you find Ft. Wright.
Frankfort
Situated on a double curve in the
Kentucky River, Frankfort has served as the capital of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky since December 8, 1792, and as the
seat of government for Franklin County since 1795.
Franklin
Simpson County is one of the
smallest counties in Kentucky, having a little more than 300
square miles. Franklin, the county seat, was named for
Benjamin Franklin.
Greensburg
The City of Greensburg invites
you to discover for yourself, no matter the season, the
tranquility of our Historic Greensburg!
Hazard
Hazard, the seat of Perry county,
is located on the North Fork of the Kentucky River.
Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville, the county seat of
Christian County, is located at U.S. 41 and U.S. 68 in the
Pennyroyal Region; it was settled in 1796 by Bartholomew and
Martha Ann Wood, a couple from Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Independence
The City of Independence is one
of the largest land mass cities in the State of Kentucky and
one of the fastest growing population centers in Northern
Kentucky.
Jeffersontown
On May 3rd 1797, the Jefferson
County Court officially established the Town of Jefferson,
now Jeffersontown.
Jenkins
The City of Jenkins is the
Kentucky welcoming point for travelers northbound on U.S.
23.
Lexington-Fayette
Lexington was founded in 1775, 17
years before Kentucky became a state.
London
Your complete guide to the
merchants, activities & services of London, Kentucky.
Louisville
Located on the banks of the Ohio
River, Greater Louisville is easily accessible and within a
day's drive of nearly half of the nation's population.
Madisonville
Founded in 1807 and named for
then U.S. Secretary of State James Madison, the town has
grown to be the home for over 19,000 people.
Mayfield
Mayfield is the a small town
where you’ll find the kind of Western Kentucky charm
indicative of the entire region.
Maysville
Maysville, the seat of Mason
county, is at the confluence of Limestone Creek and the Ohio
river.
New
Haven
New Haven is a quaint little town
that is nestled halfway between Bardstown and Hodgenville,
Kentucky.
Newport
Newport is located on the Licking
and Ohio rivers and is named after Christopher Newport,
commander of the first English ships to settle Jamestown,
VA.
Owensboro
Owensboro is Kentucky’s third
largest city and is the industrial, cultural, retail and
healthcare center of western Kentucky.
Paducah
Incorporated in 1830, Paducah's
early growth was due to its strategic location at the
confluence of the mighty Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.
Prospect
The City of Prospect is located
in the rolling hills of far eastern Jefferson and far
western Oldham counties.
Radcliff
Radcliff is a city of 20,000
people and can best be described as a medium-sized city with
a small town environment and lifestyle.
Richmond
Richmond was founded in 1798 by
Colonel John Miller, a Revolutionary War soldier.
Somerset
Somerset, the seat of Pulaski
county, was founded in 1801 and named by settlers from
Somerset county, New Jersey.
Union
Lying near the geographical
center of Boone County, Kentucky, the City of Union provides
a semi-rural haven from the bustle of urban life.
Versailles
This website is your link to
pertinent information about our growing community. Please
feel free to browse about our site.
West
Liberty
West Liberty is located in Morgan
County (The Bluegrass County of the Mountains).
Williamstown
Williamstown, the County Seat of
Grant County, was founded on June 12, 1820, by Captain
William Arnold, a Revolutionary War soldier and the County's
first sheriff.
Winchester
Winchester, Kentucky, the county
seat of Clark County, was founded in 1792-1793 and named for
Winchester, Virginia.
County
Demographics
Kentucky is divided into 120
counties. All figures are from the 1990 census.
County Web Sites
View links of some of our fine Kentucky
counties.
Adair
County
Adair was the 44th Kentucky
county formed, created from Green County on December 11,
1801 and named for General John Adair.
Allen
County
Scottsville, the county seat, is
located 20 miles from Bowling Green, Kentucky, 120 miles
from Louisville, Kentucky and only 60 miles from Nashville,
Tennessee.
Ballard
County
This page provides information
about Ballard County in Kentucky.
Barren
County
Barren County has gently rolling
hills covered with many trees and beautiful sights.
Boone
County
Located in the largest bend of
the Ohio River, a few miles downstream from Cincinnati,
Boone County is the northernmost county in Kentucky.
Boyle
County
Boyle County's rich heritage
attracts many visitors throughout the year. Learn why the
area has earned a reputation as a premier historical
destination.
Breckinridge
County
Breckinridge County is on the
Ohio River which provides a major artery of transportation
for potential industries located here.
Bullitt
County
A community steeped in history,
yet exploding with a progressive future of growth and
prosperity
Campbell
County
Campbell County is the
easternmost of the three Northern Kentucky counties.
Christian
County
This web site is designed to
provide direct access to information about the county and
the many services available to residents, businesses &
visitors.
Daviess
County
Daviess County Fiscal Court is
the governmental body for Daviess County Kentucky. The court
serves a population of approximately 93,000 people.
Fleming
County
In 1798, Fleming became an
official Kentucky County formed out of Mason, and named in
honor of John Fleming.
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.
Hancock
County
Where history, industry, and
country living come together
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.
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.
Hart
County
Hart is a community rich in
history and sights. Scenic beauty and historic sights of the
civil war draw interest from residents and visitors alike.
Henry
County
Henry County was named for the
Revolutionary patriot Patrick Henry, famous for his "Give me
liberty or give me death" speech
Jackson
County
Jackson County, Kentucky lies
just beyond the outer Bluegrass region on the rim of the
Cumberland Plateau.
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.
Jessamine
County
Find out what there is to see in
Jessamine County including the Pallisades on the Kentucky
River.
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.
Leslie
County
Leslie County is snuggled deep in
the Appalachian Mountains.
Lincoln
County
Formed in 1780, Lincoln County is
one of Kentucky’s three original territories.
Lyon
County
Located in the heart of Western
Kentucky Lakes and Rivers Region, Lyon County is located on
the northeast shore of Lake Barkley.
Marion
County
Some of its first communities,
established almost 200 years ago, were from one of
Maryland's first migration movements in 1785.
Marshall
County
Miles of outstanding vistas,
fabulous climate, and the largest manmade lake in the
eastern US.
Mason
County
Mason County was formed by an Act
of the Kentucky Legislature from Bourbon County in May,
1788.
McCracken
County
Located in Western Kentucky,
Paducah is the county seat of McCracken County.
McCreary
County
McCreary County covers a land
area of 428 miles in the Eastern Coal Fields Region of
Kentucky.
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.
Metcalfe
County
This is the Web Site for
newcomers, residents, and those considering a move to the
county.
Oldham
County
Oldham County was created in 1824
and is located east of Louisville off Interstate 71.
OldhamCounty.com
This site includes information on
local government, schools, churches, organizations, parks
and recreation, businesses.
Owen
County
Owen County was formed by the
Commonwealth of Kentucky by Acts of 1818-1819 and approved
February 6, 1819.
Owsley
County
Owsley County was formed in 1843
from portions of Clay, Breathitt, and Estill Counties and
was named for Governor William Owsley.
Pulaski
County
Located in South Central
Kentucky, Pulaski County boasts the 3rd largest geographical
area of the state's 120 counties.
Rockcastle
County
Rockcastle County, located in
South Central Kentucky, is rich in tradition and history.
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.
Trimble
County
Access information about local
government and attractions.
Warren
County
This site provides information
about Warren County to newcomers, residents, as well as
those considering a move to the county.
Quality
of Life Resources
Kentucky’s spectacular landscape,
recreation and historic resources, along with livable
communities are considerable assets for companies looking to
locate, expand or start-up.
Regional Web Sites and
Resources
Locate important information about
Kentucky cities and counties through these sites.
Association
of Counties
The Kentucky Association of
Counties is dedicated to serving all Kentucky counties by
providing the highest quality programs and services.
Cities
and Counties
A database of Kentucky cities and
counties. Find basic demographic information.
Counties
and County Seats
Provided here is an alphabetical
listing of Kentucky's counties with their respective county
seats and their local Chambers of Commerce.
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