Grayson County, Kentucky
Grayson County sits in west-central Kentucky, home to not one but two lakes—Rough River Lake in the north and Nolin Reservoir in the south.
Leitchfield, the county seat, hosts the Twin Lakes National Fiddler Championship. So if you like your music old-school, this is the place to be. The county is also proud of its Amish community, so you might spot a few horse-drawn buggies sharing the road.
And let’s not forget the caves. There’s a whole underground world waiting to be explored. Just don’t forget your flashlight, or you might find yourself playing a very long game of hide-and-seek.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Grayson County |
| County Seat | Leitchfield |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Leitchfield, Clarkson, Caneyville, Big Clifty, Falls of Rough |
| Interstates and Highways | Western Kentucky Parkway, US-62, KY-79 |
| FIPS Code | 21-085 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 511 sq mi (Land: 497 sq mi; Water: 14 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Breckinridge County (North), Hardin County (Northeast), Hart County (Southeast), Edmonson County (South), Butler County (Southwest), Ohio County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.4555° N, 86.3071° W |
| Etymology | Named after William Grayson, a Virginia statesman and U.S. Senator |
| Major Landmarks | Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Nolin Lake, Jack Thomas House |
| Population | Approximately 27,000 |
