Rockcastle County, County administration area in southeastern Kentucky, US
Rockcastle County spans 318 square miles of terrain with rolling hills, valleys, and natural rock formations along the Rockcastle River banks.
The county formed on January 8, 1810, from sections of Lincoln County and Madison County, taking its name from the Rockcastle River.
The Richmond-Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area includes Rockcastle County, which maintains strong connections to Kentucky's regional traditions and agricultural heritage.
Mount Vernon, the county seat situated 54 miles south of Lexington on Interstate 75, provides access to government facilities and community services.
Lake Linville, a 356-acre reservoir in Mount Vernon, features a 72-foot-high dam stretching 1,100 feet across the water.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: January 8, 1810
Capital city: Mount Vernon
Shares border with: Madison County, Jackson County, Laurel County, Pulaski County, Lincoln County, Garrard County
Website: https://rockcastlecountyky.com
GPS coordinates: 37.36000,-84.32000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:56
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