Mercer County Map, Kentucky
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Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County is in central Kentucky, where the Kentucky River cuts through the hills. The county is easily accessible via U.S. Route 127 and 68.
Harrodsburg is the county seat and it claims to be the oldest town in the state. People here are pretty proud of that.
The county’s got some fancy horse farms if you’re into four-legged millionaires. It also has rolling farmland and horse farms, which add to its beauty as a part of the Bluegrass region.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Mercer County |
| County Seat | Harrodsburg |
| Population | Approximately 22,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Harrodsburg, Burgin, Salvisa, McAfee, Bohon |
| Interstates and Highways | US-127, KY-152, KY-33 |
| FIPS Code | 21-167 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 253 sq mi (Land: 249 sq mi; Water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Anderson County (North), Woodford County (Northeast), Jessamine County (East), Garrard County (Southeast), Boyle County (South), Washington County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.7984° N, 84.8570° W |
| Etymology | Named after General Hugh Mercer, an officer in the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Fort Harrod State Park, Old Fort Harrod State Park |
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