Washington County

Washington County is an administrative division in Kentucky that encompasses farmland, residential neighborhoods, and the city of Springfield. The landscape combines rural and settled areas into a mixed geography typical of the region.

The county was established on June 22, 1792, making it the first administrative division created after Kentucky became independent from Virginia. This founding moment marked the beginning of the state's separate governmental structure.

The courthouse building serves as a gathering place where residents and visitors can observe local governance and public life. The structure remains deeply connected to the community's sense of continuity and shared identity.

Springfield functions as the administrative center where residents can access government services and public facilities. Visitors should plan to visit the town for any official business or to see the main courthouse building.

An 1806 marriage record documents the wedding of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, parents of President Abraham Lincoln. This document remains preserved in the county archives, connecting the area to one of American history's most significant families.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: June 22, 1792

Capital city: Springfield

Shares border with: Anderson County, Boyle County, Mercer County, Marion County, Nelson County

Website: http://washingtoncountyky.com

GPS coordinates: 37.75000,-85.17000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42