Hardin County Map, Kentucky

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Hardin County, Kentucky

Hardin County, located in central Kentucky, is one of the state’s larger counties. It’s home to Fort Knox and all that gold.
Elizabethtown, the county seat, is where you’ll find the Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum. The county’s cut through by I-65, bringing in folks from all over.
The county also boasts Freeman Lake Park, a popular spot for picnics, fishing, and outdoor events. Agriculture remains a vital part of the local economy, with corn and soybeans being the dominant crops.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Hardin County |
County Seat | Elizabethtown |
Population | Approximately 111,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove, West Point, Upton |
Interstates and Highways | I-65, Western Kentucky Parkway, US-31W, US-62 |
FIPS Code | 21-093 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 630 sq mi (Land: 623 sq mi; Water: 7 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bullitt County (Northeast), Nelson County (East), LaRue County (Southeast), Hart County (South), Grayson County (Southwest), Breckinridge County (West), Meade County (Northwest), Harrison County, Indiana (North) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | Kentucky |
Coordinates | 37.6930° N, 85.9665° W |
Etymology | Named after Colonel John Hardin, a Continental Army officer during the American Revolutionary War |
Major Landmarks | Fort Knox, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Saunders Springs Nature Preserve |
Website | Hardin County Website |
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