Nicholas County Map, Kentucky
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Nicholas County, Kentucky
In the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, you can find Nicholas County. It’s where rolling farmland and a deep sense of history come together.
With Carlisle as the county seat, this small town is a peaceful, rural lifestyle that’s hard to beat. U.S. Route 68 runs through the county.
The area is known for its rich agricultural tradition, with horse farms, tobacco fields, and cattle. The Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park is just outside of Carlisle. It’s a key historical site where one of the last battles of the Revolutionary War was fought.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Nicholas County |
| County Seat | Carlisle |
| Population | Approximately 7,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Carlisle, Moorefield, Hooktown, Headquarters, Myers |
| Interstates and Highways | US-68, KY-36, KY-32 |
| FIPS Code | 21-181 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 197 sq mi (Land: 196 sq mi; Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Robertson County (North), Fleming County (Northeast), Bath County (Southeast), Bourbon County (Southwest), Harrison County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.3274° N, 84.0241° W |
| Etymology | Named after George Nicholas, the “Father of the Kentucky Constitution” |
| Major Landmarks | Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Nicholas County Courthouse, Prickly Ash Farm |
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