Montgomery County

Montgomery County is an administrative county in central Kentucky with Mount Sterling as its seat. The area sits between Lexington to the west and the Appalachian foothills to the east.

The county was established in 1796, roughly 17 years after the first settlers arrived in the Mount Sterling area around 1779. This early settlement shaped how the region grew during westward expansion.

The Gateway Regional Arts Center displays works by local artists and hosts classes in a historic building on the National Register. Visitors can see what today's regional art scene looks like and experience how the community gathers around creative activities.

Visitors can reach the area via Interstate 64 and US Route 60, which link it to Lexington in the west or Huntington, West Virginia in the east. Spring and summer months offer the most pleasant conditions for exploring the area.

Court Day, held every third Monday in October, draws around 130,000 people who buy and sell art, crafts, and goods throughout the streets and public spaces. This trade and arts festival has grown into one of the county's defining events over more than 200 years.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: December 14, 1796

Capital city: Mount Sterling

Shares border with: Nicholas County, Bath County, Menifee County, Powell County, Clark County, Bourbon County

Website: http://mtsterlingchamber.com

GPS coordinates: 38.03000,-83.91000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44