Bourbon County, Administrative county in Kentucky, United States
Located in the Bluegrass Region, Bourbon County spans 292 square miles of land with rolling hills, fertile soil, and limited forestry due to agricultural use.
Established in 1786 from Fayette County, Virginia, the county received its name from the French House of Bourbon in recognition of Louis XVI's support.
The county maintains strong connections to equestrian activities, with numerous facilities dedicated to thoroughbred horse breeding and professional training programs.
The county seat of Paris contains governmental buildings, public services, and the fourth courthouse constructed after fires destroyed previous structures in 1872 and 1901.
Early whiskey production marked barrels as 'Old Bourbon' when shipping from local ports, contributing to the evolution of corn-based bourbon whiskey.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: 1786
Capital city: Paris
Shares border with: Harrison County, Nicholas County, Bath County, Montgomery County, Clark County, Fayette County, Scott County
Website: http://parisky.com
GPS coordinates: 38.20000,-84.21000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47
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