Breckinridge County, Administrative county in Kentucky, United States.
Breckinridge County spans 586 square miles across central Kentucky, with Hardinsburg serving as its administrative center and principal municipality.
The Kentucky General Assembly established Breckinridge County in December 1799, naming it after John Breckinridge, a United States Senator and Attorney General.
The county transformed from a dry territory to allow alcohol sales in 2013, marking a substantial change after 105 years of prohibition.
The county government operates from PO Box 227 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, with County Judge Executive Maurice Lucas managing administrative functions.
Victoria Coal Mines in Breckinridge County produced coal oil for export to Great Britain, marking early international trade connections.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 9, 1799
Capital city: Hardinsburg
Shares border with: Meade County, Hardin County, Grayson County, Ohio County, Hancock County, Perry County
Website: http://breckinridgecounty.net
GPS coordinates: 37.77000,-86.43000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:59
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