Graves County, County administrative division in western Kentucky, United States.
The fertile lands of Graves County encompass 557 square miles of agricultural terrain with numerous farms and fields in the Jackson Purchase region.
The Kentucky General Assembly established Graves County in 1824, naming it after Major Benjamin Franklin Graves who died during the War of 1812.
Local farmers maintain strong agricultural traditions through tobacco cultivation, dairy operations, and annual harvest celebrations that connect generations of residents.
The county seat of Mayfield provides governmental services, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions for a population of 36,649 residents across the region.
Graves County made national news when Amish residents contested the requirement to display orange safety triangles on their buggies for religious reasons.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: 1824
Capital city: Mayfield
Shares border with: McCracken County, Marshall County, Calloway County, Henry County, Weakley County, Hickman County, Carlisle County
Website: http://gravescountyky.com
GPS coordinates: 36.72000,-88.65000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:29
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