Graves County Map, Kentucky
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Graves County, Kentucky
Graves County sits in the Jackson Purchase region of western Kentucky. The county’s big on agriculture, especially tobacco and corn.
Mayfield, the county seat, is known for its colorful Wooldridge Monuments. It’s a bunch of life-sized statues in the city cemetery. Weird? Maybe. Interesting? Definitely.
If you’re around in August, check out Fancy Farm’s picnic. It’s the state’s biggest political event, where candidates come to chat and chow down. Just watch out for flying verbal jabs and BBQ sauce.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Graves County |
| County Seat | Mayfield |
| Population | Approximately 37,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mayfield, Wingo, Fancy Farm, Symsonia, Hickory |
| Interstates and Highways | Purchase Parkway (I-69), US-45, US-51, KY-80 |
| FIPS Code | 21-083 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 557 sq mi (Land: 552 sq mi; Water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | McCracken County (North), Marshall County (Northeast), Calloway County (Southeast), Henry County, Tennessee (Southeast), Weakley County, Tennessee (South), Hickman County (Southwest), Carlisle County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36.7417° N, 88.6345° W |
| Etymology | Named after Major Benjamin Franklin Graves, a soldier in the War of 1812 |
| Major Landmarks | Wooldridge Monuments, Kess Creek Park, Graves County Courthouse |
| Website | Graves County Website |
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