Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County is located in central Kentucky, where the Kentucky River winds through the hills. The county is easily accessible via U.S. Routes 127 and 68.
Harrodsburg serves as the county seat and claims to be the oldest town in the state. People around here are pretty proud of that distinction.
The county has some fancy horse farms if you’re into four-legged millionaires. Its rolling farmland and horse farms add to the beauty of this part of the Bluegrass region.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Mercer County |
| County Seat | Harrodsburg |
| Etymology | Named after General Hugh Mercer, an officer in the American Revolutionary War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Harrodsburg, Burgin, Salvisa, McAfee, Bohon |
| Interstates and Highways | US-127, KY-152, KY-33 |
| FIPS Code | 21-167 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 253 sq mi (Land: 249 sq mi; Water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Anderson County (North), Woodford County (Northeast), Jessamine County (East), Garrard County (Southeast), Boyle County (South), Washington County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | Approximately 22,000 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.7984° N, 84.8570° W |
| Major Landmarks | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Fort Harrod State Park, Old Fort Harrod State Park |
