Where is Georgetown, Kentucky, USA?

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Where is Georgetown Located? - Georgetown is a city located in the Bear Lake County of Kentucky, United States. Georgetown lies between 39.5087 Degrees North latitudes and 76.3290 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Georgetown, Kentucky

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Where is Georgetown?: The Google Map showing the location of Georgetown in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

Where is Georgetown Located?

Georgetown is a city located in the Bear Lake County of Kentucky, United States. Georgetown lies between 39.5087 Degrees North latitudes and 76.3290 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Georgetown city is 37086 people and the city has a total area of 16.66 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Georgetown, Kentucky Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGeorgetown
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
State CapitalFrankfort
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude38.2098°N
Longitude84.5588°W
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Land Area17.83 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area17.92 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)37,086 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 2,080
ZIP Codes40324
Area Code502
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code21-32014
Congressional DistrictKentucky's 6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Georgetown, Kentucky

  • Lexington, Kentucky — 15 mi South
  • Frankfort, Kentucky — 18 mi West
  • Paris, Kentucky — 18 mi East
  • Midway, Kentucky — 13 mi Southwest
  • Versailles, Kentucky — 23 mi Southwest
  • Cynthiana, Kentucky — 18 mi Northeast
  • Stamping Ground, Kentucky — 8 mi West
  • Sadieville, Kentucky — 12 mi North
  • Winchester, Kentucky — 28 mi Southeast
  • Richmond, Kentucky — 39 mi South

Driving Distances from Georgetown, Kentucky

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Stamping GroundKentucky812 minutes
SadievilleKentucky1215 minutes
MidwayKentucky1318 minutes
LexingtonKentucky1520 minutes
FrankfortKentucky1825 minutes
ParisKentucky1825 minutes
CynthianaKentucky1825 minutes
VersaillesKentucky2330 minutes
WinchesterKentucky2835 minutes
LouisvilleKentucky691 hour 10 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Georgetown, Kentucky

TransportationDetails
Airport NameBlue Grass Airport
IATA CodeLEX
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 75, U.S. Route 25, U.S. Route 62, Kentucky Route 32
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo local Amtrak service; nearest station at Cincinnati, Ohio
Local Bus/Transit ServiceScott County Transit and regional transportation services
  • Interstate 75 - Major north-south interstate connecting Georgetown with Lexington, Cincinnati, and Knoxville.
  • U.S. Route 25 - Historic highway linking Georgetown with Lexington and northern Kentucky communities.
  • U.S. Route 62 - Regional east-west route connecting Georgetown with Frankfort, Midway, and Cynthiana.
  • Kentucky Route 32 - Provides access to rural Scott County and neighboring communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Georgetown, Kentucky

Landmark NameType
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Visitor CenterVisitor Center
Yuko-En on the ElkhornJapanese Garden
Ward HallHistoric Site
Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement FarmHorse Farm
Royal Spring ParkPark
Georgetown & Scott County MuseumMuseum
Kentucky Horse ParkEquestrian Attraction
Evans Orchard & Cider MillFamily Attraction
Cherry Blossom Golf and Country ClubGolf Course
Historic Downtown GeorgetownHistoric District

Colleges and Universities in Georgetown, Kentucky

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Georgetown CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and Baptist heritage
Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
University of KentuckyPublicUniversityResearch and professional education
Kentucky State UniversityPublicUniversityPublic liberal arts education
Scott County SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Georgetown, Kentucky

Elkhorn Creek, Royal Spring, North Elkhorn Creek, Glenns Creek, Kentucky River, Cedar Creek Lake, McClelland Lake, Eagle Creek

Golf Courses in Georgetown, Kentucky

Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club, Canewood Golf Course, Longview Golf Club, Kearney Hill Golf Links, Griffin Gate Golf Club, The University Club at Arlington

Georgetown, Kentucky — Key Historical Facts

  • Georgetown was founded in 1784 and is one of Kentucky's oldest communities, developing soon after early settlers arrived in the Bluegrass region.
  • The city became the county seat of Scott County in 1792 and quickly grew as a center for agriculture, commerce, and horse breeding.
  • Georgetown College, established in 1829, is the first Baptist college founded west of the Allegheny Mountains and remains a prominent local institution.
  • The opening of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in 1988 transformed the city's economy and made Georgetown one of the nation's leading automobile manufacturing centers.
  • Today, Georgetown is recognized for its historic downtown, thriving manufacturing sector, horse farms, and its location within Kentucky's renowned Bluegrass region.

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