Harrison County, Kentucky

Harrison County
Harrison County Courthouse in Cynthiana
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°26′N 84°20′W / 38.44°N 84.33°W / 38.44; -84.33
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedDecember 21, 1793
Named forBenjamin Harrison (Pennsylvania)
SeatCynthiana
Largest cityCynthiana
Area
 • Total310 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Land306 sq mi (790 km2)
 • Water3.5 sq mi (9 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total18,692
 • Density60/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts4th, 6th
Websitewww.harrisoncounty
fiscalcourt.com

Harrison County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,692.[1] Its county seat is Cynthiana.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Harrison County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.