Nelson County, Kentucky
county in Kentucky, United States
Nelson County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,738.[1] Its county seat is Bardstown.[2]
Nelson County | |
|---|---|
 Nelson County Courthouse in Bardstown | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°48′N 85°28′W / 37.8°N 85.47°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | November 29, 1784 |
| Named for | Thomas Nelson Jr. |
| Seat | Bardstown |
| Largest city | Bardstown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 424 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
| • Land | 418 sq mi (1,080 km2) |
| • Water | 6.6 sq mi (17 km2) 1.5% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 46,738 |
| • Density | 110/sq mi (43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 2nd, 4th |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Nelson County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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