Bracken County

Bracken County is an administrative area in northern Kentucky, characterized by rolling terrain and mixed farmland with scattered residential communities. The region includes Brooksville, its county seat, and extends to the Ohio River boundary on its northern edge.

The region was founded as Kentucky's 23rd county in 1796, named after William Bracken who surveyed the local waterways. It developed as a farming community tied to the broader development of northern Kentucky during the 19th century.

Agricultural life shapes daily routines here, with farms and pastures defining the landscape and community identity. Visitors notice how farming traditions remain central to how people relate to the land and their neighbors.

Brooksville serves as the main hub for local services and administrative functions in the county. Visitors should note that facilities are dispersed across rural areas, so having your own transportation is practical for exploring the region.

The area was birthplace of John Gregg Fee, who later founded an influential college dedicated to equality and justice. His connection to this place reflects a local history intertwined with broader American reform movements of the 1800s.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: December 14, 1796

Capital city: Brooksville

Part of: Cincinnati metropolitan area

Shares border with: Clermont County, Brown County, Mason County, Robertson County, Harrison County, Pendleton County

Website: http://brackencounty.ky.gov

GPS coordinates: 38.69000,-84.08000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42