Bracken County, County in northern Kentucky, United States
Bracken County spans across 209 square miles of land in Kentucky, featuring rolling hills, farmland, and small residential communities along the Ohio River border.
The county was established in 1796 as Kentucky's 23rd county, named after William Bracken who explored and surveyed the two creeks in the region.
The agricultural heritage of Bracken County remains strong with tobacco farming, representing 83.8 percent of the total land dedicated to agricultural activities.
The county seat of Brooksville provides governmental services, while the Cincinnati metropolitan area offers additional employment and entertainment options for residents.
John Gregg Fee, founder of Berea College and opponent of slavery, was born in Bracken County and contributed to the Underground Railroad network.
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: March 6, 2025 23:38
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