Boyle County, Kentucky
Boyle County is located in central Kentucky, about an hour south of Lexington. The county was named after John Boyle, a former Kentucky chief justice.
Around 30,000 residents live here, with Danville serving as the county seat. Centre College, a private liberal arts college, is located in Danville and adds an academic presence to the community. U.S. Route 127 provides easy access through the area.
Boyle County has an important Civil War history, making the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site worth a visit. In Danville, Constitution Square marks the place where Kentucky’s first constitution was drafted.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Boyle County |
| County Seat | Danville |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Danville, Junction City, Perryville, Parksville |
| Interstates and Highways | US-127, US-150, KY-34 |
| Etymology | Named after John Boyle, a U.S. Congressman and Chief Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals |
| FIPS Code | 21-021 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 183 sq mi (Land: 180 sq mi; Water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Mercer County (North), Garrard County (East), Lincoln County (Southeast), Casey County (South), Marion County (Southwest), Washington County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.6464° N, 84.8152° W |
| Major Landmarks | Constitution Square Historic Site, Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, Centre College |
| Population | Approximately 30,000 |
