Pulaski County, Kentucky
Pulaski County is located in south-central Kentucky, where Lake Cumberland makes a big splash. The whole county is big on boating and fishing. If you can’t find a rod and reel here, you’re not trying.
The county is a popular destination for anyone who loves the outdoors, thanks to Lake Cumberland. The lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in the country.
The county is easily accessible via the Cumberland Parkway and U.S. Route 27, which runs right through Somerset, the county seat. Somerset feels a bit like a beach town in the middle of the state.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Pulaski County |
| County Seat | Somerset |
| Etymology | Named after Count Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman who fought in the American Revolutionary War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Somerset, Burnside, Science Hill, Eubank, Ferguson |
| Interstates and Highways | US-27, KY-80, KY-461 |
| FIPS Code | 21-199 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 677 sq mi (Land: 658 sq mi; Water: 19 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lincoln County (North), Rockcastle County (Northeast), Laurel County (East), McCreary County (Southeast), Wayne County (Southwest), Russell County (West), Casey County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | Approximately 65,000 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.0728° N, 84.5221° W |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Cumberland, Burnside Island State Park, Mill Springs Battlefield |
