Henry County, Kentucky, United States

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Overview of Henry County

Name:
Henry County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky, United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in north central Kentucky, 64 km (40 mi) northwest of Lexington; County Seat: New Castle.
History (GNIS):
Established in 1798, named for Patrick Henry (1736-1799), a politician and patriot who served in the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1776 and later as a two term Governor of Virginia. (KY-T1/p138)
County Seat:
New Castle
Coordinates:
Latitude:38.450066738° 27' 00.2"N

Longitude:-85.149954285° 08' 59.8"W
Population:
12,823
Elevation:
254 m
Surrounding Counties:
- Carroll N
- Owen E
- Franklin SE
- Shelby S
- Oldham W
- Trimble NW
Histopolis Place ID:
370835087
Updated May 6, 2020