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List of all Kentucky (KY) counties in alphabetical order: seats, numbers, size

List of all Kentucky (KY) counties in alphabetical order: seats, numbers, size

Find out about the list of all Kentucky (KY) counties in Alphabetical Order, size, location, seat.

The American state of Kentucky has 120 counties which makes it the fourth-highest number of counties among in the country. Here is the full list.


A

Adair County (KY)

Allen County (KY)

Anderson County (KY)


B

Ballard County (KY)

Barren County (KY)

Bath County (KY)

Bell County (KY)

Boone County (KY)

Bourbon County (KY)

Boyd County (KY)

Boyle County (KY)

Bracken County (KY)

Breathitt County (KY)

Breckinridge County (KY)

Bullitt County (KY)

Butler County (KY)


C

Caldwell County (KY)

Calloway County (KY)

Campbell County (KY)

Carlisle County (KY)

Carroll County (KY)

Carter County (KY)

Casey County (KY)

Christian County (KY)

Clark County (KY)

Clay County (KY)

Clinton County (KY)

Crittenden County (KY)

Cumberland County (KY)


D

Daviess County (KY)


E

Edmonson County (KY)

Elliott County (KY)

Estill County (KY)


F

Fayette County (KY)

Fleming County (KY)

Floyd County (KY)

Franklin County (KY)

Fulton County (KY)


G

Gallatin County (KY)

Garrard County (KY)

Grant County (KY)

Graves County (KY)

Grayson County (KY)

Green County (KY)

Greenup County (KY)


H

Hancock County (KY)

Hardin County (KY)

Harlan County (KY)

Harrison County (KY)

Hart County (KY)

Henderson County (KY)

Henry County (KY)

Hickman County (KY)

Hopkins County (KY)


J

Jackson County (KY)

Jefferson County (KY)

Jessamine County (KY)

Johnson County (KY)


K

Kenton County (KY)

Knott County (KY)

Knox County (KY)


L

LaRue County (KY)

Laurel County (KY)

Lawrence County (KY)

Lee County (KY)

Leslie County (KY)

Letcher County (KY)

Lewis County (KY)

Lincoln County (KY)

Livingston County (KY)

Logan County (KY)

Lyon County (KY)


M

Madison County (KY)

Magoffin County (KY)

Marion County (KY)

Marshall County (KY)

Martin County (KY)

Mason County (KY)

McCracken County (KY)

McCreary County (KY)

McLean County (KY)

Meade County (KY)

Menifee County (KY)

Mercer County (KY)

Metcalfe County (KY)

Monroe County (KY)

Montgomery County (KY)

Morgan County (KY)

Muhlenberg County (KY)


N

Nelson County (KY)

Nicholas County (KY)


O

Ohio County (KY)

Oldham County (KY)

Owen County (KY)

Owsley County (KY)


P

Pendleton County (KY)

Perry County (KY)

Pike County (KY)

Powell County (KY)

Pulaski County (KY)

Robertson County (KY)

Rockcastle County (KY)

Rowan County (KY)

Russell County (KY)


S

Scott County (KY)

Shelby County (KY)

Simpson County (KY)

Spencer County (KY)


T

Taylor County (KY)

Todd County (KY)

Trigg County (KY)

Trimble County (KY)


U

Union County (KY)



W

Warren County (KY)

Washington County (KY)

Wayne County (KY)

Webster County (KY)

Whitley County (KY)

Wolfe County (KY)

Woodford County (KY)


List of all Kentucky counties in printable and scannable format 


A

Adair County (KY), Allen County (KY), Anderson County (KY)


B

Ballard County (KY), Barren County (KY), Bath County (KY), Bell County (KY), Boone County (KY), Bourbon County (KY), Boyd County (KY), Boyle County (KY), Bracken County (KY), Breathitt County (KY), Breckinridge County (KY), Bullitt County (KY), Butler County (KY)


C

Caldwell County (KY), Calloway County (KY), Campbell County (KY), Carlisle County (KY), Carroll County (KY), Carter County (KY), Casey County (KY), Christian County (KY), Clark County (KY), Clay County (KY), Clinton County (KY), Crittenden County (KY), Cumberland County (KY)


D

Daviess County (KY)


E

Edmonson County (KY), Elliott County (KY), Estill County (KY)


F

Fayette County (KY), Fleming County (KY), Floyd County (KY), Franklin County (KY), Fulton County (KY)


G

Gallatin County (KY), Garrard County (KY), Grant County (KY), Graves County (KY), Grayson County (KY), Green County (KY), Greenup County (KY)


H

Hancock County (KY), Hardin County (KY), Harlan County (KY), Harrison County (KY), Hart County (KY), Henderson County (KY), Henry County (KY), Hickman County (KY), Hopkins County (KY)


J

Jackson County (KY), Jefferson County (KY), Jessamine County (KY), Johnson County (KY)


K

Kenton County (KY), Knott County (KY), Knox County (KY)


L

LaRue County (KY), Laurel County (KY), Lawrence County (KY), Lee County (KY), Leslie County (KY), Letcher County (KY), Lewis County (KY), Lincoln County (KY), Livingston County (KY), Logan County (KY), Lyon County (KY)


M

Madison County (KY), Magoffin County (KY), Marion County (KY), Marshall County (KY), Martin County (KY), Mason County (KY), McCracken County (KY), McCreary County (KY), McLean County (KY), Meade County (KY), Menifee County (KY), Mercer County (KY), Metcalfe County (KY), Monroe County (KY), Montgomery County (KY), Morgan County (KY), Muhlenberg County (KY)


N

Nelson County (KY), Nicholas County (KY)


O

Ohio County (KY), Oldham County (KY), Owen County (KY), Owsley County (KY)


P

Pendleton County (KY), Perry County (KY), Pike County (KY), Powell County (KY), Pulaski County (KY)


R

Robertson County (KY), Rockcastle County (KY), Rowan County (KY), Russell County (KY)


S

Scott County (KY), Shelby County (KY), Simpson County (KY), Spencer County (KY)


T

Taylor County (KY), Todd County (KY), Trigg County (KY), Trimble County (KY)


U

Union County (KY)


W

Warren County (KY), Washington County (KY), Wayne County (KY), Webster County (KY), Whitley County (KY), Wolfe County (KY), Woodford County (KY)


List of all Kentucky Counties and their sizes 


A

Adair County KY – 405 sq mi  

Allen County KY – 352 sq mi  

Anderson County KY – 204 sq mi  


B

Ballard County KY – 247 sq mi  

Barren County KY – 488 sq mi  

Bath County KY – 279 sq mi  

Bell County KY – 361 sq mi  

Boone County KY – 246 sq mi  

Bourbon County KY – 292 sq mi  

Boyd County KY – 160 sq mi  

Boyle County KY – 183 sq mi  

Breathitt County KY – 492 sq mi  

Breckinridge County KY – 567 sq mi  

Bullitt County KY – 300 sq mi  

Butler County KY – 431 sq mi  


C

Caldwell County KY – 348 sq mi  

Calloway County KY – 405 sq mi  

Campbell County KY– 151 sq mi  

Carlisle County KY – 192 sq mi  

Carroll County KY– 131 sq mi  

Carter County KY – 412 sq mi  

Casey County KY – 444 sq mi  

Christian County KY – 718 sq mi  

Clark County KY – 255 sq mi  

Clay County KY – 469 sq mi  

Clinton County KY – 197 sq mi  

Crittenden County KY – 371 sq mi  

Cumberland County KY – 305 sq mi  


D

Daviess County KY – 458 sq mi  


E

Edmonson County KY – 303 sq mi  

Elliott County KY – 235 sq mi  

Estill County KY – 256 sq mi  


F

Fayette County KY – 286 sq mi  

Fleming County KY – 351 sq mi  

Floyd County KY – 396 sq mi  

Franklin County KY – 212 sq mi  

Fulton County KY – 208 sq mi  


G

Gallatin County KY – 105 sq mi  

Garrard County KY – 233 sq mi  

Grant County KY – 261 sq mi  

Graves County KY – 552 sq mi  

Grayson County KY – 497 sq mi  

Green County KY – 289 sq mi  

Greenup County KY – 354 sq mi  


H

Hancock County KY – 199 sq mi  

Hardin County KY – 623 sq mi  

Harlan County KY – 466 sq mi  

Harrison County KY – 310 sq mi  

Hart County KY – 418 sq mi  

Henderson County KY – 437 sq mi  

Henry County KY – 291 sq mi  

Hickman County KY – 242 sq mi  

Hopkins County KY – 542 sq mi  


J

Jackson County KY – 347 sq mi  

Jefferson County KY – 385 sq mi  

Jessamine County KY – 172 sq mi  

Johnson County KY – 264 sq mi  


K

Kenton County KY – 163 sq mi  

Knott County KY – 352 sq mi  

Knox County KY – 387 sq mi  


L

Laurel County KY – 437 sq mi  

Lawrence County KY – 420 sq mi  

Lee County KY – 211 sq mi  

Leslie County KY – 404 sq mi  

Letcher County KY – 339 sq mi  

Lewis County KY – 483 sq mi  

Lincoln County KY – 337 sq mi  

Livingston County KY – 342 sq mi  

Logan County KY – 552 sq mi  

Lyon County KY – 214 sq mi  


M

Madison County KY – 443 sq mi  

Magoffin County KY – 309 sq mi  

Marion County KY – 347 sq mi  

Marshall County KY – 307 sq mi  

Martin County KY – 231 sq mi  

Mason County KY – 246 sq mi  

McCracken County KY – 250 sq mi  

McCreary County KY – 431 sq mi  

McLean County KY – 252 sq mi  

Meade County KY – 308 sq mi  

Menifee County KY – 206 sq mi  

Mercer County KY – 251 sq mi  

Metcalfe County KY – 291 sq mi  

Monroe County KY – 332 sq mi  

Montgomery County KY – 197 sq mi  

Morgan County KY – 384 sq mi  

Muhlenberg County KY – 467 sq mi  


N

Nelson County KY – 423 sq mi  

Nicholas County KY – 197 sq mi  


O

Ohio County KY – 587 sq mi  

Oldham County KY – 187 sq mi  

Owen County KY – 354 sq mi  

Owsley County KY – 198 sq mi  


P

Pendleton County KY – 280 sq mi  

Perry County KY – 342 sq mi  

Pike County KY – 788 sq mi  

Powell County KY – 180 sq mi  

Pulaski County KY – 658 sq mi  


R

Robertson County KY – 100 sq mi  

Rockcastle County KY – 318 sq mi  

Rowan County KY – 283 sq mi  

Russell County KY – 283 sq mi  


S

Scott County KY – 285 sq mi  

Shelby County KY – 386 sq mi  

Simpson County KY – 236 sq mi  

Spencer County KY – 190 sq mi  


T

Taylor County KY – 277 sq mi  

Todd County KY – 377 sq mi  

Trigg County KY – 441 sq mi  

Trimble County KY – 152 sq mi  


U

Union County KY – 343 sq mi  


W

Warren County KY – 542 sq mi  

Washington County KY – 301 sq mi  

Wayne County KY – 458 sq mi  

Webster County KY – 336 sq mi  

Whitley County KY – 438 sq mi  

Wolfe County KY – 223 sq mi  

Woodford County KY – 191 sq mi  


List of all Kentucky counties and their county seats 


A

Adair County KY– Columbia  

Allen County KY – Scottsville  

Anderson County KY – Lawrenceburg  


B

Ballard County KY – Wickliffe  

Barren County KY – Glasgow  

Bath County KY – Owingsville  

Bell County KY – Pineville  

Boone County KY – Burlington  

Bourbon County KY – Paris  

Boyd County KY – Catlettsburg  

Boyle County KY – Danville  

Breathitt County KY – Jackson  

Breckinridge County KY– Hardinsburg  

Bullitt County KY – Shepherdsville  

Butler County KY – Morgantown  


C

Caldwell County KY – Princeton  

Calloway County KY – Murray  

Campbell County KY – Alexandria  

Carlisle County KY – Bardwell  

Carroll County KY – Carrollton  

Carter County KY – Grayson  

Casey County KY – Liberty  

Christian County KY – Hopkinsville  

Clark County KY – Winchester  

Clay County KY – Manchester  

Clinton County KY – Albany  

Crittenden County KY – Marion  

Cumberland County KY – Burkesville  


D

Daviess County KY – Owensboro  


E

Edmonson County KY – Brownsville  

Elliott County KY – Sandy Hook  

Estill County KY – Irvine  


F

Fayette County KY – Lexington  

Fleming County KY – Flemingsburg  

Floyd County KY – Prestonsburg  

Franklin County KY – Frankfort  

Fulton County KY – Hickman  


G

Gallatin County KY – Warsaw  

Garrard County KY – Lancaster  

Grant County KY – Williamstown  

Graves County KY – Mayfield  

Grayson County KY – Leitchfield  

Green County KY – Greensburg  

Greenup County KY – Greenup  


H

Hancock County KY – Hawesville  

Hardin County KY – Elizabethtown  

Harlan County KY – Harlan  

Harrison County KY – Cynthiana  

Hart County KY – Munfordville  

Henderson County KY– Henderson  

Henry County KY – New Castle  

Hickman County KY – Clinton  

Hopkins County KY – Madisonville  


J

Jackson County KY – McKee  

Jefferson County KY – Louisville  

Jessamine County KY – Nicholasville  

Johnson County KY – Paintsville  


K

Kenton County KY – Independence  

Knott County KY – Hindman  

Knox County KY – Barbourville  


L

LaRue County KY – Hodgenville  

Laurel County KY – London  

Lawrence County KY – Louisa  

Lee County KY – Beattyville  

Leslie County KY – Hyden  

Letcher County KY – Whitesburg  

Lewis County KY – Vanceburg  

Lincoln County KY – Stanford  

Livingston County KY – Smithland  

Logan County KY – Russellville  

Lyon County KY – Eddyville  


M

Madison County KY – Richmond  

Magoffin County KY – Salyersville  

Marion County KY – Lebanon  

Marshall County KY – Benton  

Martin County KY – Inez  

Mason County KY – Maysville  

McCracken County KY – Paducah  

McCreary County KY – Whitley City  

McLean County KY – Calhoun  

Meade County KY – Brandenburg  

Menifee County KY – Frenchburg  

Mercer County KY – Harrodsburg  

Metcalfe County KY – Edmonton  

Monroe County KY – Tompkinsville  

Montgomery County KY – Mount Sterling  

Morgan County KY – West Liberty  

Muhlenberg County KY – Greenville  


N

Nelson County KY– Bardstown  

Nicholas County KY – Carlisle  


O

Ohio County KY – Hartford  

Oldham County KY – La Grange  

Owen County KY – Owenton  

Owsley County KY – Booneville  


P

Pendleton County KY – Falmouth  

Perry County KY – Hazard  

Pike County KY – Pikeville  

Powell County KY – Stanton  

Pulaski County KY – Somerset  


R

Robertson County KY – Mount Olivet  

Rockcastle County KY – Mount Vernon  

Rowan County KY – Morehead  

Russell County KY – Jamestown  


S

Scott County KY – Georgetown  

Shelby County KY – Shelbyville  

Simpson County KY – Franklin  

Spencer County KY – Taylorsville  


T

Taylor County KY – Campbellsville  

Todd County KY – Elkton  

Trigg County KY – Cadiz  

Trimble County KY – Bedford  


U

Union County KY – Morganfield  


W

Warren County KY – Bowling Green  

Washington County KY – Springfield  

Wayne County KY – Monticello  

Webster County KY – Dixon  

Whitley County KY – Williamsburg  

Wolfe County KY – Campton  

Woodford County KY – Versailles  


What is the largest county in Kentucky

The largest county in the US state of Kentucky by land area is Pike County which is up to 787 square miles. It is located in Eastern Kentucky and is known for its mountainous terrain.


What is the smallest county in Kentucky

The smallest county in US state of Kentucky by land area is Robertson County which covers up to 100 square miles. It is located in Northeastern Kentucky and is primarily an agricultural hub.


Which letter has the most counties in Kentucky 

The alphabet “B” has the most counties in Kentucky, with over 15 counties. They include Ballard, Barren, Bath, Bell, Boone, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Breathitt, Breckinridge, Bullitt, and Butler.  


Top 10 unique attractions in Kentucky

1. Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park is located in Edmonson County and is considered to be one of the world’s longest cave system. It has been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.  


2. Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Kentucky Bourbon Trail cuts across multiple counties in Kentucky and includes Bourbon, Nelson, and Woodford.  


3. Natural Bridge State Resort Park 

Natural Bridge State Resort Park is located in Powell County. It is a sandstone spanning 78 feet.   


4. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is located in Mercer County and is known for historic architecture.


5. National Quilt Museum

National Quilt Museum is located in McCracken County and Paducah and is recognised as a UNESCO Creative City.


6. Cumberland Falls

Cumberland Falls is in Whitley/McCreary Counties.


7. Harland Sanders Café and Museum

Harland Sanders Café and Museum is located in Laurel County.


8. Red River Gorge 

Red River Gorge is located in Powell/Wolfe Counties. It is known to be a destination for rock climbers and hikers.  


9. Ark Encounter

Ark Encounter is located in Grant County.  


10. Louisville Mega Cavern

Louisville Mega Cavern is located in Jefferson County known to be an underground cave beneath Louisville.