Hodgenville, Kentucky

city in LaRue County, Kentucky, United States

Hodgenville is a town in the American state of Kentucky. It is the county seat of Larue County. It is most famous as the birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln. A memorial featuring a replica (copy) of the cabin Lincoln was born in is near the town.

Hodgenville, Kentucky
Town Square
Town Square
Location of Hodgenville, Kentucky
Location of Hodgenville, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°34′16″N 85°44′19″W / 37.57111°N 85.73861°W / 37.57111; -85.73861
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyLaRue
Incorporated1839
Named forRobert Hodgen, a local miller
Area
 • Total2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2)
 • Land2.13 sq mi (5.51 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Population
 • Total3,235
 • Density1,519/sq mi (587/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
42748
Area code(s)270 & 364
FIPS code21-37396
GNIS feature ID0494334
Websitehodgenville.ky.gov

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. "Hodgenville city, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2023.