Crittenden County, County administrative division in Kentucky, United States.
Located in western Kentucky, Crittenden County spans 371 square miles, featuring the Ohio and Tradewater Rivers along its northern and western borders.
Established in January 1842 from parts of Livingston County, the territory experienced skirmishes during the Civil War when Confederate forces burned the courthouse.
Marion, the county seat, holds community fairs and gatherings throughout the year, maintaining agricultural traditions through generations of farming families.
The county maintains multiple access routes through US Route 60, US Route 641, and Kentucky Routes 70, 91, 120, and 295.
The region contains deposits of fluorspar, zinc, porcelain, coal, limestone, and glass-making sand, supporting various mining and industrial activities.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: January 26, 1842
Capital city: Marion
Shares border with: Hardin County, Union County, Webster County, Caldwell County, Lyon County, Livingston County
Website: http://marionky.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.36000,-88.09000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:46
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