Spencer County, Administrative county in Louisville metropolitan area, Kentucky, United States
Spencer County stretches across rolling landscapes and agricultural fields, with Taylorsville serving as its capital and largest municipality in central Kentucky.
The Kentucky General Assembly established Spencer County on January 7, 1824, marking a period of territorial organization in response to population growth.
Spencer County residents maintain strong agricultural traditions through local fairs, seasonal markets, and community gatherings that highlight regional products.
The county provides access to educational facilities, municipal services, and transportation connections within the Louisville metropolitan network through multiple highways.
Spencer County combines rural agricultural production with suburban development patterns, creating distinct zones for farming operations and residential communities.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: January 7, 1824
Capital city: Taylorsville
Website: http://www.spencercountyky.gov
Part of: Louisville metropolitan area
Shares border with: Shelby County, Anderson County, Nelson County, Bullitt County, Jefferson County
Website: http://spencercountyky.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.03000,-85.32000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:10
Pope Lick Monster
23.3 km
Taylorsville Lake State Park
5.6 km
Whitney Young Birthplace and Museum
21.9 km
Newell B. McClaskey House
12.5 km
James M. Lloyd House
19.4 km
Bayne House
22.3 km
Bethel AME Church
22 km
Wickland
20.3 km
Church of the Annunciation
22.3 km
St. John United Methodist Church
22.1 km
Simeon Moore House
17.4 km
All Saints Church
2.2 km
Shelby County Public Library
22.1 km
Minor Chapel AME Church
2 km
Simpsonville Methodist Church
21.9 km
Beechland
3.8 km
Henry J. Barnes House
19.6 km
Simpsonville Christian Church
21.3 km
Caldwell House
22.5 km
Felix Grundy Stidger House
2.6 km
Grove Hill Cemetery Chapel
21.9 km
Van Dyke House
8.3 km
Logan House
18.1 km
Robertson House
23.9 km
East Shelbyville District
22.2 km
Bank of Simpsonville
21.9 km
L.W. Ross House
1.6 km
Masonic Hall
21.6 kmReviews
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