Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States

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Overview of Crittenden County

Name:
Crittenden County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky, United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in western Kentucky along the Ohio River and the boundary with Illinois, about 80 km (50 mi) northwest of Hopkinsville; County Seat: Marion.
History (GNIS):
Established in 1842, named for John J Crittenden (1787-1863), 15th Governor of Kentucky and US Attorney General. (KY-T/p72)
County Seat:
Marion
Coordinates:
Latitude:37.333384137° 20' 00.2"N

Longitude:-88.083357288° 05' 00.1"W
Population:
9,196
Elevation:
178 m
Surrounding Counties:
- Union N
- Webster NE
- Hopkins E
- Caldwell SE
- Lyon S
- Livingston SW
- Pope (Illinois) W
- Hardin (Illinois) NW
- Gallatin (Illinois) N
Histopolis Place ID:
443229421
Updated May 6, 2020