Lyon County, Kentucky
Lyon County is located in western Kentucky and is known for being home to part of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
The recreation area is nestled between two large lakes. Lake Barkley lies to the east, while Kentucky Lake sits to the west.
Eddyville serves as the county seat, with Mineral Mound State Park as one of the area’s highlights. It’s a quiet county with a population of around 9,000 people. U.S. Route 62 and I-24 run through the county. Overall, Lyon County is a small place with a big natural playground.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lyon County |
| County Seat | Eddyville |
| Etymology | Named after Chittenden Lyon, a U.S. Congressman from Kentucky |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Eddyville, Kuttawa, Suwanee, Lamasco, Dycusburg |
| Interstates and Highways | I-24, US-62, KY-93 |
| FIPS Code | 21-143 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 257 sq mi (Land: 214 sq mi; Water: 43 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Crittenden County (North), Caldwell County (East), Trigg County (South), Marshall County (Southwest), Livingston County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.0271° N, 88.0886° W |
| Major Landmarks | Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Mineral Mound State Park, Kentucky State Penitentiary |
| Population | Approximately 9,000 |
