Robertson County, Kentucky

Robertson County is the least populous county in Kentucky. It’s not only the least populous, but also the smallest county in the state by land area.

Mount Olivet serves as the county seat. It’s a tiny town with plenty of historic charm. Farming, especially tobacco production, has long been a way of life here.

Robertson County is also known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, where life moves at a slower pace and the people are genuine. The county’s agricultural heritage remains very much alive.

CategoryDetails
County NameRobertson County
County SeatMount Olivet
EtymologyNamed after George Robertson, a Kentucky legislator and judge
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesMount Olivet, Kentontown, Piqua, Blue Licks Springs, Sardis
Interstates and HighwaysUS-62, KY-165, KY-616
FIPS Code21-201
Total Area (Land and Water)100 sq mi (Land: 100 sq mi; Water: 0 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Bracken County (North), Mason County (Northeast), Fleming County (Southeast), Nicholas County (South), Harrison County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
PopulationApproximately 2,200
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.5238° N, 84.0457° W
Major LandmarksBlue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Robertson County Courthouse, Old Piqua Church
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