Jefferson County, County seat in Kentucky, United States.
Jefferson County spans 398 square miles in north central Kentucky, bordered by the Ohio River and containing 81 different municipalities and communities.
The Virginia General Assembly established Jefferson County in 1780, naming it after Thomas Jefferson, who served as the governor of Virginia at that time.
The county government merged with Louisville in 2003, forming the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government to streamline administrative operations and services.
Jefferson County connects to major transportation routes through Interstate 65 and Interstate 264, providing direct access to surrounding regions and states.
With 782,969 residents according to the 2020 census, Jefferson County maintains the highest population among all Kentucky counties.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: May 1, 1780
Capital city: Louisville
Shares border with: Clark County, Floyd County, Harrison County, Hardin County, Bullitt County, Spencer County, Shelby County, Oldham County
Website: http://louisvilleky.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.19000,-85.66000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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