Montgomery County, Kentucky
Montgomery County is located in eastern Kentucky, where the Bluegrass region meets the mountains. The county is easily accessible via I-64 and U.S. 460.
Mount Sterling serves as the county seat and hosts the Court Days Festival every October. Think of it as a giant yard sale and county fair rolled into one. It’s also one of the oldest and largest outdoor markets in Kentucky.
The county has some beautiful horse farms if you’re into fancy four-legged creatures. Around 28,000 people call Montgomery County home. Overall, rolling hills and horse farms are what define the region.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Montgomery County |
| County Seat | Mount Sterling |
| Etymology | Named after Richard Montgomery, a Revolutionary War general |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mount Sterling, Jeffersonville, Camargo, Levee, Judy |
| Interstates and Highways | I-64, US-60, KY-11, KY-686 |
| FIPS Code | 21-173 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 199 sq mi (Land: 198 sq mi; Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bourbon County (Northwest), Bath County (Northeast), Menifee County (Southeast), Powell County (South), Clark County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | Approximately 28,000 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.0567° N, 83.8898° W |
| Major Landmarks | Gateway Regional Arts Center, Montgomery County Courthouse, Judy Watermill |
