Cynthiana, County seat in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States
Cynthiana is a city in Harrison County, Kentucky that sits on both sides of the South Fork of the Licking River. It serves as the county seat and is located in the Bluegrass region of the state.
The town began in 1793 when Robert Harrison donated land for its establishment. This act of land donation shaped the early growth and set the foundation for what would become the county's main settlement.
The town's name comes from two sisters, a detail that remains woven into local identity today. Walking through downtown, you see buildings that reflect the town's early settlement roots and founding era.
The town is accessible via U.S. Routes 27 and 62, making it easy to reach from surrounding areas. A regional airport located south of the downtown area offers another transportation option for visitors.
From 1969 through the late 1990s, a major 3M factory here was the global production hub for Post-it notes. This industrial connection shaped the local economy for decades and remains part of the town's recent story.
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