Lincoln County, Kentucky
Lincoln County is located in central Kentucky, and no, it’s not named after Abe Lincoln. The county was named for Benjamin Lincoln, a Revolutionary War hero.
This is horse country, with pastures and old barns scattered throughout the area. The county also features beautiful rolling hills and horse farms.
There’s a cool little pioneer village you can visit if you want to see how people lived in the old days. Lincoln County is the kind of place where you can explore history one day and relax in the countryside the next.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lincoln County |
| County Seat | Stanford |
| Etymology | Named after Benjamin Lincoln, a general in the American Revolutionary War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Stanford, Crab Orchard, Hustonville, Waynesburg, Kings Mountain |
| Interstates and Highways | US-27, US-150, KY-39 |
| FIPS Code | 21-137 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 337 sq mi (Land: 334 sq mi; Water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Boyle County (Northwest), Garrard County (Northeast), Rockcastle County (East), Pulaski County (South), Casey County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.4789° N, 84.6789° W |
| Major Landmarks | Fort Logan, Cedar Creek Lake, Lincoln County Historical Society |
| Population | Approximately 25,000 |
