Scott County, Kentucky
Scott County is located in north-central Kentucky, just a short distance from Lexington. It sits in the heart of the Bluegrass region, known for its horse farms and growing suburban communities.
Georgetown, the county seat, is home to a little car company called Toyota—maybe you’ve heard of it? It’s one of the world’s largest manufacturing plants. There’s also the historic Ward Hall if you want to see how wealthy families lived back in the day.
The county has plenty of impressive horse farms if you’re into four-legged millionaires. And don’t miss the Festival of the Horse in September. For this party, it’s not BYOH (Bring Your Own Horse). They’ve got plenty already.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Scott County |
| County Seat | Georgetown |
| Etymology | Named after General Charles Scott, a Governor of Kentucky |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Georgetown, Stamping Ground, Sadieville, Oxford, Minorsville |
| Interstates and Highways | I-75, US-25, US-460, KY-32 |
| FIPS Code | 21-209 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 285 sq mi (Land: 282 sq mi; Water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Grant County (North), Harrison County (Northeast), Bourbon County (East), Fayette County (Southeast), Woodford County (Southwest), Franklin County (West), Owen County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | Approximately 61,000 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.2988° N, 84.5617° W |
| Major Landmarks | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Plant, Ward Hall, Georgetown College |
