Nicholas County, County in Kentucky, United States
Nicholas County extends across 197 square miles of land in Kentucky, featuring rural landscapes and numerous farms throughout the Bluegrass region.
Established in December 1799, the county received its name from Colonel George Nicholas, who contributed significantly to the Kentucky Constitution development.
The county maintains a strong agricultural presence with horse farms, while Forest Retreat, built in 1814, stands as a registered historic district.
The county seat of Carlisle serves as the central administrative hub, providing governmental services and business facilities to 7,537 residents.
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park preserves the location of the final battle of the American Revolutionary War, fought on August 19, 1782.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 18, 1799
Capital city: Carlisle
Shares border with: Robertson County, Fleming County, Bath County, Montgomery County, Bourbon County, Harrison County
Website: http://nicholascounty.ky.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.34000,-84.01000
Latest update: April 14, 2025 01:26
Cane Ridge
18.1 km
Blue Licks Battlefield State Park
9.9 km
Paris Cemetery
27 km
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana
24.4 km
The Grange
19 km
Colville Covered Bridge
17 km
Johnson Creek Covered Bridge
16 km
Mound Hill Archaeological Site
29.1 km
Forest Retreat
4.5 km
First Presbyterian Church
25.7 km
Bourbon County Courthouse
25.3 km
Church of the Advent, Episcopal
25.9 km
Thomas Metcalf House
18.9 km
Walker Buckner House
18.9 km
Elizaville Presbyterian Church
18.4 km
Raccoon John Smith House
30.3 km
Thomas Deye Owings House
30.5 km
Poague House
26.3 km
Harrison County Courthouse
25.7 km
May's Lick Negro School
24.8 km
Snow Hill
15.5 km
Stone Barn on Brushy Creek
5.1 km
Paris Courthouse Square Historic District
25.3 km
J.J. Nesbitt House
30.4 km
Robertson County Courthouse
21.5 km
William Mathers House
4.3 km
Erasmus Riggs House
9.2 km
Thomas A. Dorsey Farmhouse
3.5 kmReviews
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