Hopkins County Map, Kentucky
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Hopkins County, Kentucky
Hopkins County, in western Kentucky, centers around Madisonville. With about 45,000 residents, it’s one of the region’s larger counties.
I-69 and the Western Kentucky Parkway make it easy to get here. The county’s also big on hunting and fishing, especially at Lake Peewee.
There’s a cool old railroad depot turned museum in Madisonville, which is the county seat. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park offers great spots for hiking, fishing, and camping (just southwest of the county line).
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Hopkins County |
| County Seat | Madisonville |
| Population | Approximately 45,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Madisonville, Dawson Springs, Earlington, Hanson, Nortonville |
| Interstates and Highways | I-69, US-41, Western Kentucky Parkway |
| FIPS Code | 21-107 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 554 sq mi (Land: 542 sq mi; Water: 12 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Webster County (Northwest), McLean County (Northeast), Muhlenberg County (Southeast), Christian County (South), Caldwell County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.3293° N, 87.5463° W |
| Etymology | Named after Samuel Hopkins, a soldier in the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Mahr Park Arboretum, Madisonville City Park, Ruby Laffoon Cabin |
| Website | Hopkins County Website |
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