Christian County, Kentucky
Christian County is located in southwestern Kentucky along the Tennessee border and is home to about 73,000 residents. Hopkinsville, the county seat, serves as the county’s primary community and regional center.
Hopkinsville hosts the annual Little Green Men Days Festival, which celebrates a famous UFO sighting from the 1950s with themed events, intergalactic souvenirs, and community entertainment.
With a population of roughly 72,000, Christian County is one of the larger counties in the region. Interstate 24 runs through the county, providing convenient connections to Nashville and Paducah. The area also offers opportunities for outdoor recreation at places such as Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, known for its wooded scenery and peaceful surroundings.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Christian County |
| County Seat | Hopkinsville |
| Etymology | Named after Colonel William Christian, a soldier and pioneer |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Pembroke, Crofton, Lafayette |
| Interstates and Highways | I-24, US-41, US-68, KY-91 |
| FIPS Code | 21-047 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 724 sq mi (Land: 718 sq mi; Water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Hopkins County (North), Muhlenberg County (Northeast), Todd County (East), Montgomery County, Tennessee (Southeast), Stewart County, Tennessee (Southwest), Trigg County (West), Caldwell County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36.8661° N, 87.4891° W |
| Major Landmarks | Trail of Tears Commemorative Park, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Jeffers Bend Environmental Center |
| Population | Approximately 73,000 |
