Cities & Counties 

View Web Sites and maps of many of Kentucky's cities and counties, along with a statewide overview.

 Resources
  • 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.
    • Kentucky Incorporated Cities (WRIS)
      Use this page to gain quick access to the Kentucky Incorporated Cities Mapping Portal
    • Kentucky's Incorporated Cities
      Interactive map of incorporated cities in Kentucky.
    • 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.
    • Adairville
      The City of Adairville is a quaint historic town located just one (1) mile north of the Tennessee state line on highway 431 in the southern portion of Logan County in Kentucky. It was incorporated in 1833 and named after General John Adair.
    • Ashland
      Ashland is located on US 23 - the Country Music Highway.
    • Bardstown
      The seat of Nelson County, Bardstown was settled in 1780 and is "home" to My Old Kentucky Home State Park.
    • Beaver Dam
      Beaver Dam incorporated 124 years ago and in 1873 grew from a small but zealous congregation of Baptists who had their organizational beginning in the section near the dam on Beaver Creek near the present church edifice.
    • 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.
    • 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
      Official Website for the City of Corbin.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Grand Rivers
      Located in Kentucky's Western Waterlands, Grand Rivers is the only community that fronts on Both Kentucky & Barkley Lakes.
    • Grayson
    • Greensburg
      The City of Greensburg invites you to discover for yourself, no matter the season, the tranquility of our Historic Greensburg!
    • Guthrie
      The website of Guthrie Kentucky.
    • Hartford
      The City of Hartford is a small town with friendly people. Our population is 2,571, and we are located in Western Kentucky just off the Natcher Parkway on the Rough River, which is a wonderful resource for canoeing fun.
    • Hazard
      Hazard, the seat of Perry county, is located on the North Fork of the Kentucky River.
    • Hazard
      Fun and interesting facts of Hazard Kentucky.
    • 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.
    • Leitchfield
      This website provides access to an array of information and services provided by the City of Leitchfield.
    • 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.
    • Mortons Gap
      The city of Mortons Gap is located in Hopkins County, south of Madisonville. We are located just two miles north of the Western Kentucky Parkway and two miles west of the Pennyrile Parkway. We are minutes away from shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, theaters, and the Fine Arts Center. The City has a new walking trail and a city park. The city is a clean, safe place to raise a family or spend your retirement years. We welcome you to the city of Mortons Gap.
    • Murray
      Murray has been recognized by Rand McNally by being named a Number One Retirement Area.
    • New Castle
      The official web site of the City of New Castle.
    • New Castle
      Find city government and travel information for the city of New Castle.
    • 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.
    • Olive Hill, City of
    • 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.
    • Sadieville
      Sadieville, Kentucky lies in the northern part of Scott County, in the “Heart of the Bluegrass”.
    • Shelbyville
      Shelbyville is one of the most diverse communities in Kentucky. Our unique blend of agriculture, business and industry, coupled with our attitude of a small town atmosphere makes Shelbyville a wonderful place to visit, live or work.
    • Somerset
      Somerset, the seat of Pulaski county, was founded in 1801 and named by settlers from Somerset county, New Jersey.
    • Springfield
      City of Springfield
    • 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.
    • Virtual Bowling Green Kentucky
      Find out what there is to do and see in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
    • Warsaw
      Relax and enjoy our little town on the banks of the Ohio River. We are situated on the banks of the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio Lexington, Kentucky and Louisville, Kentucky. Also located between Kentucky Speedway and Belterra Casino Resort.
    • 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 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.
    • Anderson County
      Anderson County was formed in 1827. As of 2000, the population was 19,111. Its county seat is Lawrenceburg. The county is named for Richard Clough Anderson, a Kentucky Legislator, U.S. Congressman and minister to Colombia.
    • Ballard County
      Ballard County is located in extreme western Kentucky at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Ballard County is part of the region known as the Jackson Purchase.
    • Barren County
      Barren County has gently rolling hills covered with many trees and beautiful sights.
    • Bath County
      Beauty is everywhere you turn, in the people, the farms, hills, cliffs, lake, trails and sightseeing is evident. Bath County has much to offer in outdoor recreation and businesses with the Daniel Boone National Forest and the 8,270 acre Cave Run Lake Recreation Areas.
    • Bell County
      Bell County is located in the southeastern corner of Kentucky where the state meets Tennessee and Virginia at the famed Cumberland Gap.
    • 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.
    • Bracken County
      Established in 1797, Bracken County is the northern-most county of the Bluegrass Region with its northern border on the Ohio River. The county seat is Brooksville and the population is approximately 8,700. The county covers 204 square miles.
    • Breathitt County
      Breathitt County, located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the Eastern Coal Field region, was created on April 1, 1839 by an act of the Legislature and named in honor of Gov. John Breathitt (1832-34). The eighty-ninth county in order of creation, Breathitt County covers an area of 494 square miles and is bordered by Lee, Wolfe, Magoffin, Knott, Perry, and Owsley Counties.
    • 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
    • Butler County
      Butler County was formed on January 18, 1810, from portions of Logan and Ohio counties. It was named for Gen. Richard Butler, a Revolutionary War soldier.
    • Caldwell County
      Founded in 1809, Caldwell County has a population of 13,500 and landmass totaling 348 square miles. Named for John Caldwell who participated in the George Rogers Clark Indian Campaign, it is located within the Pennyrile region of western Kentucky.
    • Campbell County
      Campbell County is the easternmost of the three Northern Kentucky counties.
    • Carlisle County
      Carlisle County was the 119th county in order of formation in the Commonwealth. It was part of Hickman County from 1821 to 1842 when it was included in the creation of Ballard County. Carlisle County was then created May 3, 1886. It lies in the Jackson Purchase region of far western Kentucky.
    • Carroll County
      Carroll County is a prime location, where the Ohio River and Kentucky River meet. Carroll County is ideally located off Interstate 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. This is an advantage for those who prefer to live in a rural area and still be close enough to commute to the bigger cities.
    • Carter County
      Carter County is the 88th county that was formed in Kentucky and was named for Colonel William Grayson Carter, State Senator 1834-1838.
    • Casey County
      Casey County was established in 1809 and is named for Colonel William Casey, an early Kentucky pioneer and great-grandfather of Samuel L. Clemens, better known as "Mark Twain." Like many counties in Kentucky, Casey County grew from a wilderness outpost of settlers hoping to make a living off the land.
    • 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.
    • Clay County
      Clay County was the forty-seventh county in order of formation and is located in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains of the Appalachian Mountain Range of southeast Kentucky.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Daviess County
      Daviess County Fiscal Court is the governmental body for Daviess County Kentucky. The court serves a population of approximately 93,000 people.
    • Edmonson County
    • 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.
    • Fayette County
      Visit the "Horse Capital of the World."
    • Fleming County
      In 1798, Fleming became an official Kentucky County formed out of Mason, and named in honor of John Fleming.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Gallatin County
      Home of the Kentucky Speedway We are "little but in the middle of it all"
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Hart County
      Hart County contains miles of scenic country ranging from sultry river bottoms to gently rolling hillsides to steep knobs and hidden hollows.
    • Henry County
      The official web site of the Henry County Government.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Knox County
      The unofficial site of Knox County Kentucky.
    • Lawrence County
      Lawrence County was formed in 1822 and it is located in the Eastern Coal Field region of the state.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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 Shepherd Trail, and Fish Pond Lake, Letcher County has more to offer than just what meets the eye.
    • Lewis County
      Tucked between majestic hills and the meandering Ohio River, Lewis County offers its visitors beautiful scenery, friendly folks and a leisurely pace.
    • Lincoln County
      Formed in 1780, Lincoln County is one of Kentucky’s three original territories.
    • Livingston County
      Gateway to the Land Between the Lakes.
    • Logan County
    • Lyon County
      Located in the heart of Western Kentucky Lakes and Rivers Region, Lyon County is located on the northeast shore of Lake Barkley.
    • 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.
    • Magoffin County
      Named after Governor Beriah Magoffin, Magoffin County is an area very in touch with its heritage.
    • 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.
    • Marshall County
      Miles of outstanding vistas, fabulous climate, and the largest manmade lake in the eastern US.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • McLean County
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Muhlenberg County
      Nestled among the hills and valleys of western Kentucky’s coal field region lies Muhlenberg County.
    • Nelson County
      The site holds information on Nelson County government and area information.
    • Nicholas County
      Nicholas County is located on the northeastern edge of the Inner Bluegrass region of Kentucky.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Pulaski County
      Located in South Central Kentucky, Pulaski County boasts the 3rd largest geographical area of the state's 120 counties.
    • 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.
    • Rockcastle County
      Rockcastle County, located in South Central Kentucky, is rich in tradition and history.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Trimble County
      Access information about local government and attractions.
    • 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.
    • Warren County
      This site provides information about Warren County to newcomers, residents, as well as those considering a move to the county.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Sheriff Websites
    • Crime Victims Compensation Board Application
      Here you will find the application for the Crime Victims Compensation Board. This Board determines eligibility and amount of reimbursement to innocent, needy crime victims.
    • Fayette County Sheriff
      The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff is committed to providing a high level of quality service. We seek to serve the citizens of Lexington-Fayette County with integrity, honesty, fairness and pride.
    • Grant County Sheriff
      It is the mission of the Grant County Sheriffs Department to develop a highly trained, efficient, and professional law enforcement office in order to provide outstanding service to the citizens of Grant County, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and our Country. This site is designed to provide as much information as possible and to provide a communication link between law enforcement and our community.
    • Hopkins County Sheriff
      Hopkins County Sheriff's Department is responsible for Hopkins County Court House Security, transportation onf county prisoners, processing civil and criminal documentation, property tax collection, crime-deterrent patrol throughout the county and responding to citizen complaints.
    • Pendleton County Sheriff
      Pendleton County has grown over the last ten years and we have tried to grow with it, however it is a long and slow process. We feel that the Office of the Pendleton County Sheriff has made tremendous changes over the last several years. Those changes being the number of sworn deputies that have been employed to better serve the community, the streamlined process of property tax collection, larger office space, hiring the first counites school resource officer the addition of the departments first Canine Unit, and just this year the use of Mobile Data Computers in the police cruisers to allow officers to spend more time on the road instead of being in the office doing reports.
    • Rockcastle County Sheriff
    • Todd County Sheriff
  • 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.
    • Department for Local Development
      We provide services and technical assistance to local governments within the Commonwealth.
    • Engineering, Division of
      This site provides information concerning capital construction projects that are administered by the Department for Facilities Management on behalf of the Commonwealth.
    • L. K. L. P. Community Action Council, Inc.,
      The Leslie Knott Letcher Perry Community Action Council, Inc., is a private non-profit organization, serving the Kentucky counties of Leslie, Knott, Letcher and Perry.
    • League of Cities
      The Kentucky League of Cities serve as the united voice of cities by supporting community innovation, effective leadership and quality governance.
  • State/Overview Maps
    Locate various maps of the Bluegrass State.
    • Active Coal Mines (KMMI)
      This web site was developed by a collaboration of Commonwealth and Federal agencies to provide online access to maps showing locations of coal mines in Kentucky.
    • Cities and Counties
      Kentucky Incorporated Cities and Counties Mapping Portal
    • General Geology (KGS)
      This is the 1:500,000-scale geologic map of Kentucky. Geologic unit names are provided by the identity tool, as well as karst and tectonic classification. The hyperlink tools provides access to the scanned 7.5-minute geologic maps.
    • Hydrology of Kentucky
      This online map, developed in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey, contains numerous themes relating to Kentucky's hydrology, including NHD stream drainages, karst-related features, gauging stations, wells and springs, dams, soils and geology. A query tool for calculating the drainage area of a stream is provided.
    • Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer
      University of Kentucky – Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer.
    • Kentucky Geological Survey Publications
      Database of Kentucky Geological Survey maps and publications. Online reports include summary and ordering information for publications. Many publications can be viewed online or downloaded for no charge. Many non-KGS geologic publications that pertain to Kentucky are included.
    • Kentucky Incorporated Cities (WRIS)
      Use this page to gain quick access to the Kentucky Incorporated Cities Mapping Portal
    • Land-Use Planning
      This map service provides information about geologic rock units and soils for general planning and development. The geology is derived from Kentucky's 7.5-minute geologic maps, and soil information from the NRCS SURGO data. Expected ground conditions for each material is given in tables accessed with the identy tool. Links to related reports are given. Many counties have incomplete data, because data are still in preparation.
    • Physiographic Map
      Kentucky can be divided into five major physiographic regions; view them here.
    • State Relief Map
      Kentucky is located in the central United States with an area of 40,395 square miles.
    • Surface Mining Viewer
      Shows locations of existing and proposed surface mine permits and mine shafts. Some attribute information provided by identity function.
    • Water Well and Springs Data
      This site provides information about water wells drilled in Kentucky that are on file at KGS. Well locations and basic descriptive information are given, as well as detailed lithology and casing reports. Users can download data in a delimited file.
  • County Demographics
    Kentucky is divided into 120 counties. All figures are from the 1990 census.