Jessamine County Map, Kentucky
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Jessamine County, Kentucky
Jessamine County’s right in the heart of bluegrass country. Nicholasville is the county seat and it’s just a stone’s throw from Lexington.
The county has some nice horse farms if you’re into that sort of thing. It has a population of about 55,000. This makes it one of the faster-growing areas in the state.
U.S. Route 27 runs through the county. When here, check out High Bridge Park. It’s along the Kentucky River with views of one of the highest railroad bridges in the country.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jessamine County |
| County Seat | Nicholasville |
| Population | Approximately 55,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Nicholasville, Wilmore, Keene, Sulphur Well, Hickman |
| Interstates and Highways | US-27, KY-29, KY-169, KY-39 |
| FIPS Code | 21-113 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 175 sq mi (Land: 173 sq mi; Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Fayette County (Northeast), Madison County (Southeast), Garrard County (South), Mercer County (Southwest), Woodford County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.8693° N, 84.5838° W |
| Etymology | Named after Jessamine Creek |
| Major Landmarks | Camp Nelson National Monument, High Bridge Park, Jessamine Creek Gorge |
| Website | Jessamine County Website |
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