Nelson County, Kentucky
Nelson County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,437.[1] Its county seat is Bardstown.[2]
Nelson County, Kentucky | |
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Location in the state of Kentucky | |
Kentucky's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | November 29, 1784 |
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Seat | Bardstown |
Largest City | Bardstown |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
424 sq mi (1,098 km²) 418 sq mi (1,083 km²) 6.6 sq mi (17 km²), 1.5% |
PopulationEst. - (2018) - Density |
45,851 104/sq mi (40/km²) |
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.nelsoncountyky.com | |
Named for: Thomas Nelson Jr. |
References
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.