Nicholas County, Kentucky
In the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, Nicholas County is where rolling farmland and a deep sense of history come together.
Carlisle serves as the county seat, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle that’s hard to beat. U.S. Route 68 runs through the county.
The area is known for its rich agricultural tradition, with horse farms, tobacco fields, and cattle. Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park is just outside Carlisle. It’s an important historical site where one of the last battles of the Revolutionary War was fought.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Nicholas County |
| County Seat | Carlisle |
| Etymology | Named after George Nicholas, the “Father of the Kentucky Constitution” |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Carlisle, Moorefield, Hooktown, Headquarters, Myers |
| Interstates and Highways | US-68, KY-36, KY-32 |
| FIPS Code | 21-181 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 197 sq mi (Land: 196 sq mi; Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Robertson County (North), Fleming County (Northeast), Bath County (Southeast), Bourbon County (Southwest), Harrison County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | Approximately 7,000 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.3274° N, 84.0241° W |
| Major Landmarks | Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Nicholas County Courthouse, Prickly Ash Farm |
