Nelson County, Kentucky
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, Kentucky | |
| Map | |
Location in the state of Kentucky | |
Kentucky's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | November 29, 1784 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Population - Density |
auto/sq mi (Expression error: Unrecognized word "auto"./km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.nelsoncountyky.com | |
| Named for: Thomas Nelson Jr. | |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Nelson County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.