Kentucky Counties

Adair County sits in south-central Kentucky, not far from the Tennessee border. This is the hometown of Robert Conover, the wildlife artist.

Allen County is in southern Kentucky, right on the Tennessee line. Scottsville is the county seat. The population here is roughly 21,000.

Anderson County is in the middle of Kentucky, about halfway between Louisville and Lexington. Lawrenceburg is the county seat.

Ballard County sits in the westernmost part of Kentucky, where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers meet. The county is named after Bland Ballard.

Barren County is in south-central Kentucky, not far from Mammoth Cave National Park. Glasgow is the county seat, located right in the center.

Bath County is in eastern Kentucky, about an hour from Lexington. It’s home to around 13,000 people, with Owingsville as the county seat.

Bell County sits in the southeast corner of Kentucky, right where it meets Tennessee and Virginia. Pineville as the county seat.

Boone County is in northern Kentucky, right across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. It’s one of the fastest-growing counties in the state.

The tastiest county in Kansas. Bourbon County is in central Kentucky, northeast of Lexington. Paris as the county seat in the center.

Boyd County is in the northeastern corner of Kentucky, on the Ohio River. Ashland is the largest city, but Catlettsburg is the county seat.

Boyle County sits in central Kentucky, about an hour south of Lexington. It’s named after John Boyle, a Kentucky chief justice.

Bracken County hugs the Ohio River in northern Kentucky. It’s home to about 8,000 people, with Brooksville as the county seat.

Breathitt County is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky. The area is famous for its natural beauty and ruggedness.

Breckinridge County is in north-central Kentucky, along the Ohio River. Hardinsburg is the county seat, located right in the center.

Bullitt County is right on Louisville’s southern doorstep with a mix of suburban and rural. It’s a prime spot for those who want both worlds.