Christian County, County administration center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, US
Christian County spans 724 square miles in southwestern Kentucky, with agricultural lands producing corn and soybeans across its terrain.
The county, established on December 13, 1796, received its name from Colonel William Christian, who died in combat with Native Americans in 1786.
The Hometown Hero Banners program in Hopkinsville displays photographs of local veterans on light poles from Independence Day through Veterans Day.
The county administration implements a text message and email alert system to notify residents about weather conditions and community updates.
The northwestern section of Christian County marked the point of maximum solar eclipse duration during the 2017 North American celestial event.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 13, 1796
Capital city: Hopkinsville
Shares border with: Hopkins County, Muhlenberg County, Todd County, Montgomery County, Stewart County, Trigg County, Caldwell County
Website: http://christiancountyky.gov
GPS coordinates: 36.90000,-87.49000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
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