Nelson County Map, Kentucky
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Nelson County, Kentucky
Nelson County is in central Kentucky, right in the heart of bourbon country. With distilleries around every corner, it’s a must-visit for alcoholics (just kidding).
Bardstown is the county seat and it calls itself the Bourbon Capital of the World… they might be right. The county’s got more distilleries than you can shake a shot glass at.
There’s a cool old Civil War museum if you need a break from all the bourbon. And don’t miss the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in September. It’s like Mardi Gras, but with whiskey instead of beads. Just don’t try to sample every bourbon in one day. Your liver will thank you.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Nelson County |
| County Seat | Bardstown |
| Population | Approximately 47,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Bardstown, Bloomfield, Fairfield, New Haven, Coxs Creek |
| Interstates and Highways | US-31E, US-150, KY-245 |
| FIPS Code | 21-179 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 424 sq mi (Land: 418 sq mi; Water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Spencer County (North), Anderson County (Northeast), Washington County (East), Marion County (Southeast), LaRue County (South), Hardin County (West), Bullitt County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.8223° N, 85.4632° W |
| Etymology | Named after Thomas Nelson Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence |
| Major Landmarks | My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Maker’s Mark Distillery, Old Talbott Tavern |
| Website | Nelson County Website |
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