Nelson County, Administrative division in Kentucky, United States.
Nelson County spans 401 square miles of Kentucky land with a network of roads measuring 594 miles and a population of 43,437 residents.
The county was established in 1784 when separated from Jefferson County and named after General Thomas Nelson Jr, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Multiple distilleries across Nelson County contribute to Kentucky's bourbon manufacturing tradition, marking the region as a center of spirits production.
The county government provides services through departments including finance, waste management, and public safety, with regular fiscal court meetings for community updates.
Bardstown, the county seat established in 1780, holds the position of Kentucky's second-oldest city and maintains several preserved 18th-century structures.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: October 18, 1784
Capital city: Bardstown
Shares border with: Spencer County, Anderson County, Washington County, Marion County, LaRue County, Hardin County, Bullitt County
Website: http://nelsoncountyky.com
GPS coordinates: 37.80000,-85.47000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
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