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Laurel County
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Laurel County
,
Kentucky
,
United States
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Overview of Laurel County
Name:
Laurel County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky
,
United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in south central Kentucky, about 96 km (60 mi) southeast of Lexington; County Seat: London.
History (GNIS):
Established in 1825, named for the Laurel River which was named by ealry settlers for the abundance of mountain laurel in the area. (KY-T1/p167)
County Seat:
London
Coordinates:
Latitude:
37.1334205
37° 08' 00.3"
N
Longitude:
-84.1332656
84° 07' 59.8"
W
Population:
43,438
Elevation:
371 m
Surrounding Counties:
Jackson
N
Clay
E
Knox
SE
Whitley
S
McCreary
SW
Pulaski
W
Rockcastle
NW
Histopolis Place ID:
296804806
Updated May 6, 2020