Bath County, Kentucky

Bath County
Bath County Courthouse in Owingsville
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°08′N 83°44′W / 38.14°N 83.74°W / 38.14; -83.74
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1811
Named forMedicinal springs located within the county
SeatOwingsville
Largest cityOwingsville
Area
 • Total284 sq mi (740 km2)
 • Land279 sq mi (720 km2)
 • Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  1.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total12,750
 • Density45/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitebathcounty.ky.gov

Bath County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,750.[1] Its county seat is Owingsville.[2] The county was formed in 1811.[3]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Bath County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "Bath County". Kyenc.org. Archived from the original on October 1, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2013.