Harrodsburg, Kentucky
city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America
Harrodsburg is a city[4] in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. [5] The population was 9,064 at the 2020 census.[6] It is the first town created in Kentucky.[7]
Harrodsburg, Kentucky | |
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![]() Downtown Harrodsburg, 2007 | |
![]() Location of Harrodsburg in Mercer County, Kentucky. | |
Coordinates: 37°45′56″N 84°50′51″W / 37.76556°N 84.84750°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Mercer |
Founded | June 16, 1774 |
Incorporated | March 1, 1836 |
Named for | James Harrod |
Government | |
• Mayor | Art Freeman |
Area | |
• Total | 6.94 sq mi (17.98 km2) |
• Land | 6.92 sq mi (17.93 km2) |
• Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,064 |
• Estimate (2022)[3] | 9,149 |
• Density | 1,309.64/sq mi (505.63/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 40330 |
Area code | 859 |
FIPS code | 21-34966 |
GNIS feature ID | 2403806[2] |
Website | harrodsburgcity.org |
References
change- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harrodsburg, Kentucky
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Harrodsburg city, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ↑ "City History". City of Harrodsburg. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
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