Harrison County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Harrison County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,692.[1] Its county seat is Cynthiana.[2]

Harrison County
Harrison County Courthouse in Cynthiana
Harrison County Courthouse in Cynthiana
Map of Kentucky highlighting Harrison 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°26′N 84°20′W / 38.44°N 84.33°W / 38.44; -84.33
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedDecember 21, 1793
Named forBenjamin Harrison (Pennsylvania)
SeatCynthiana
Largest cityCynthiana
Area
 • Total310 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Land306 sq mi (790 km2)
 • Water3.5 sq mi (9 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total18,692
 • Density60/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts4th, 6th
Websitewww.harrisoncounty
fiscalcourt.com

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Harrison County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.