Hopkins County, County administrative division in Western Kentucky, United States
Hopkins County spreads across 554 square miles of varied terrain, including flatlands near river valleys and rolling hills in southern regions.
The county was established on December 9, 1806, named after General Samuel Hopkins, a Revolutionary War officer and Kentucky legislator.
Local communities maintain agricultural traditions through seasonal farming activities, focusing on major crops like soybeans, corn, and tobacco.
The county seat of Madisonville functions as the primary center for government services, commerce, and educational institutions for 45,423 residents.
The region transformed from an agricultural center to become the second-largest coal producer in Kentucky's Western Coal Field by 1970.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 9, 1806
Capital city: Madisonville
Shares border with: Webster County, McLean County, Muhlenberg County, Christian County, Caldwell County
Website: http://hopkinscounty.ky.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.31000,-87.54000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:29
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