Larue County Map, Kentucky
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Larue County, Kentucky
Larue County is smack in the middle of Kentucky, best known as Abe Lincoln’s birthplace. Hodgenville, the county seat, has a big Lincoln statue right in the town square. You can’t miss it.
The county’s pretty rural, lots of farms and open spaces. There’s a cool old general store that’s been around since the 1800s if you want to step back in time.
If you’re a Lincoln fan, check out his boyhood home. It turns out Honest Abe was a Kentucky boy. Also, make sure to check out the Lincoln Days Festival. Just don’t show up dressed as Abe. They’ve already got that covered.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Larue County |
| County Seat | Hodgenville |
| Population | Approximately 15,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hodgenville, Buffalo, Magnolia, Athertonville, Tanner |
| Interstates and Highways | US-31E, KY-61, KY-84 |
| FIPS Code | 21-123 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 264 sq mi (Land: 262 sq mi; Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Nelson County (Northeast), Marion County (East), Taylor County (Southeast), Green County (South), Hart County (Southwest), Hardin County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.5304° N, 85.6953° W |
| Etymology | Named after John LaRue, an early settler in the area |
| Major Landmarks | Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Lincoln Museum, Larue County Courthouse |
| Website | Larue County Website |
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