Taylor County, Kentucky
county in Kentucky, United States
Taylor County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,023.[1] Its county seat is Campbellsville.[2]
Taylor County | |
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![]() Entrance to Clay Hill, located along Kentucky Route 289. | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
![]() Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 37°22′N 85°20′W / 37.37°N 85.33°W | |
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Founded | 1848 |
Named for | Zachary Taylor |
Seat | Campbellsville |
Largest city | Campbellsville |
Area | |
• Total | 277 sq mi (720 km2) |
• Land | 266 sq mi (690 km2) |
• Water | 10 sq mi (30 km2) 3.8% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 26,023 |
• Density | 94/sq mi (36/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Taylor County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.