Nelson County, Kentucky, United States

Overview of Nelson County

• Name:
  Nelson County
• Place Type:
  County
• Located In:
  Kentucky, United States
  
• Description (GNIS):
  Located in central Kentucky, about 48 km (30 mi) south-southeast of Louisville; County Seat: Bardstown.
• History (GNIS):
  Established in 1784 by the Virginia State Legislature; named for Thomas Nelson (1738-1789), former Governor of Virginia adn signer of the Declaration of Independence. (KY-T1/p210)
• County Seat:
  Bardstown
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:37.800061337° 48' 00.2"N

  Longitude:-85.466625285° 27' 59.9"W
• Population:
  29,710
• Elevation:
  187 m
• Surrounding Counties:
  • Spencer N
  • Anderson NE
  • Washington E
  • Marion SE
  • Taylor S
  • Green S
  • Larue SW
  • Hardin W
  • Bullitt NW
• Histopolis Place ID:
  823369585
• Updated Apr 22, 2020