Green County

Green County is a county in central Kentucky covering approximately 289 square miles (750 square km) with farmland and rolling terrain throughout. Greensburg sits at its center as the county seat, housing the courthouse and main government offices.

This county was established on December 20, 1792, making it the 16th to be formed in Kentucky. It received its name from Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene.

The annual Cow Days Festival in Greensburg carries on a tradition from the 1930s when organizers began giving away a free cow to attendees. The event reflects how deeply the community remains connected to its farming heritage.

The courthouse in Greensburg serves as the main hub for handling administrative matters and accessing official records. Most government services are centralized in and around this building for easy access.

Workers uncovered an adobe brick house in Greensburg in 2007, which remains Kentucky's only known mud brick structure. This unusual building showcases a construction method found nowhere else in the state.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: December 20, 1792

Capital city: Greensburg

Shares border with: Adair County, Metcalfe County, Hart County, Taylor County, LaRue County

Website: http://greensburgonline.com

GPS coordinates: 37.26000,-85.55000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46