Simpson County, Administrative county in western Kentucky, United States
Simpson County spans 611.7 square kilometers of land area in Kentucky, with Franklin serving as its administrative capital and largest municipality.
The Kentucky General Assembly established Simpson County on January 28, 1819, naming it after Captain John Simpson who died in the War of 1812.
Franklin, the county seat, maintains numerous public facilities and organizes regular community gatherings that bring together residents throughout the year.
The county website simpsoncounty.us provides access to administrative services, local regulations, and information about public utilities for residents.
Simpson County maintains a population density of 28 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of Kentucky's less populated administrative regions.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: January 28, 1819
Capital city: Franklin
Shares border with: Allen County, Logan County, Warren County, Sumner County, Robertson County
Website: http://simpsoncounty.us
GPS coordinates: 36.74000,-86.58000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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