Anderson County Map, Kentucky
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Anderson County, Kentucky
Anderson County is in the middle of Kentucky, about halfway between Louisville and Lexington. Lawrenceburg is the county seat.
Wild Turkey and Four Roses distilleries are here, making it a stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Beaver Lake is great for a day out, with hiking trails and boat rentals.
The county has a knack for producing athletes. Several pro baseball players hail from here. It’s home to about half of the county’s 24,000 residents. The county is named after Richard Clough Anderson Jr., a Kentucky politician.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Anderson County |
| County Seat | Lawrenceburg |
| Population | Approximately 24,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lawrenceburg, Alton, Stringtown, Glensboro |
| Interstates and Highways | US-127, KY-44, KY-151 |
| FIPS Code | 21-005 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 204 sq mi (Land: 202 sq mi; Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Franklin County (North), Woodford County (East), Mercer County (Southeast), Washington County (South), Nelson County (Southwest), Spencer County (West), Shelby County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.0085° N, 84.9818° W |
| Etymology | Named after Richard Clough Anderson Jr., a Kentucky legislator and American Revolutionary War veteran |
| Major Landmarks | Wild Turkey Distillery, Four Roses Distillery, Anderson County Park |
| Website | Anderson County Website |
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