Woodford County, Kentucky
Woodford County sits in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region. It’s horse country here, with thoroughbred farms spread throughout the area.
Versailles, pronounced “Ver-sales” rather than like the French palace, serves as the county seat. Bourbon fans know Woodford County for the Woodford Reserve Distillery.
The county’s 27,000 residents enjoy easy access to Lexington and Frankfort via U.S. 60. Midway is a historic railroad town. Woodford County claims to have more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in Kentucky. Must be all those horse sales.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Woodford County |
| County Seat | Versailles |
| Etymology | Named after General William Woodford, a Revolutionary War hero |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Versailles, Midway, Mortonsville, Nonesuch, Millville |
| Interstates and Highways | US-60, US-62, KY-33, KY-169 |
| FIPS Code | 21-239 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 192 sq mi (Land: 189 sq mi; Water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Franklin County (Northwest), Scott County (Northeast), Fayette County (East), Jessamine County (Southeast), Mercer County (Southwest), Anderson County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | Approximately 27,000 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.0431° N, 84.7316° W |
| Major Landmarks | Keeneland Race Course, Woodford Reserve Distillery, The Kentucky Castle |
