Trigg County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Trigg County is a county in Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,061.[1] Its county seat is Cadiz.[2]

Trigg County
The old Trigg County courthouse in Cadiz, Kentucky. It was torn down in 2008 to make way for a new courthouse, which is already completed.
The old Trigg County courthouse in Cadiz, Kentucky. It was torn down in 2008 to make way for a new courthouse, which is already completed.
Map of Kentucky highlighting Trigg County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°49′N 87°53′W / 36.81°N 87.88°W / 36.81; -87.88
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1820
Named forStephen Trigg
SeatCadiz
Largest cityCadiz
Area
 • Total481 sq mi (1,250 km2)
 • Land441 sq mi (1,140 km2)
 • Water40 sq mi (100 km2)  8.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,061
 • Density29/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.triggcounty.ky.gov

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Trigg County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2016-02-19.