Harrison County, Kentucky
Harrison County is located in north-central Kentucky, where the Bluegrass Region meets the surrounding hills. The county is known for its tobacco farms and thoroughbred horses, which have long been part of the area’s rural character.
If you’re a comic book fan, you’re in luck. Cynthiana is the birthplace of the creator of The Walking Dead. Just don’t expect to see any zombies wandering around the county.
The most undead thing here might be the line at the DMV. Cynthiana, the county seat, is also home to the Rohs Opera House, known as the oldest continually operating theater in Kentucky.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Harrison County |
| County Seat | Cynthiana |
| Population | Approximately 19,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Cynthiana, Berry, Lees Lick, Poindexter, Connersville |
| Interstates and Highways | US-27, US-62, KY-32 |
| FIPS Code | 21-097 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 310 sq mi (Land: 306 sq mi; Water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Pendleton County (North), Bracken County (Northeast), Robertson County (Northeast), Nicholas County (Southeast), Bourbon County (Southeast), Scott County (Southwest), Grant County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.4380° N, 84.3289° W |
| Etymology | Named after Colonel Benjamin Harrison, a Kentucky legislator |
| Major Landmarks | The Battle of Cynthiana Civil War Site, Rohs Opera House, Harrison County Courthouse |
