Bath County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Bath County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,750.[1] Its county seat is Owingsville.[2] The county was formed in 1811.[3]

Bath County
Bath County Courthouse in Owingsville
Bath County Courthouse in Owingsville
Map of Kentucky highlighting Bath County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°08′N 83°44′W / 38.14°N 83.74°W / 38.14; -83.74
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1811
Named forMedicinal springs located within the county
SeatOwingsville
Largest cityOwingsville
Area
 • Total284 sq mi (740 km2)
 • Land279 sq mi (720 km2)
 • Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  1.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total12,750
 • Density45/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitebathcounty.ky.gov

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Bath County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "Bath County". Kyenc.org. Archived from the original on October 1, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2013.