Nelson County, Kentucky
Nelson County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,437.[1] Its county seat is Bardstown.[2]
Nelson County | |
|---|---|
| County of Nelson | |
 Nelson County Courthouse in Bardstown | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°48′N 85°28′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | November 29, 1784 |
| Named for | Thomas Nelson Jr. |
| Seat | Bardstown |
| Largest city | Bardstown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 424 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
| • Land | 418 sq mi (1,080 km2) |
| • Water | 6.6 sq mi (17 km2) 1.5%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 45,851 |
| • Density | 104/sq mi (40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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