Histopolis
Collaborative Genealogy & History
Register
Log in
Home
People
Surnames
Graves
Places
World
United States
Puerto Rico
Cemeteries
Graves
Surveys
Place-of-the-Day
Learn
Place Hierarchy
Place Navigation Bar
Grave Index
Histopolis
Link To Us
Privacy Policy
Credits
Donate
Account
Register
Login
Manage
Help
Place:
Loading ...
United States
Loading ...
Kentucky
Loading ...
Garrard County
Loading ...
Garrard County
,
Kentucky
,
United States
Overview
Map
Cities
Cemeteries
Graves
Links
Link Here
Tip: To see additional information about Garrard County, click on the "tabs" directly above.
Overview of Garrard County
Name:
Garrard County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky
,
United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in central Kentucky, about 48 km (30 mi) south of Lexington; County Seat: Lancaster
History (GNIS):
Established in 1797, named for James Garrard (1749-1822) who served as Kentucky's second Governor from 1796 to 1804. (KY-T1/p114)
County Seat:
Lancaster
Coordinates:
Latitude:
37.6167473
37° 37' 00.3"
N
Longitude:
-84.5499390
84° 32' 59.8"
W
Population:
11,579
Elevation:
299 m
Surrounding Counties:
Madison
NE
Rockcastle
SE
Lincoln
SW
Boyle
W
Mercer
NW
Woodford
N
Jessamine
N
Histopolis Place ID:
255805414
Updated May 6, 2020