Map of Adair County, Kentucky, USA

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Map of Adair County - Adair County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Adair County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Adair County located in the map, major cities in Adair county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Adair County, Kentucky

Map of Adair County, Kentucky

About Adair County Map, Kentucky: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Adair County, Kentucky

Adair County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Columbia. As per 2020 census, the population of Adair County is 18932 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 407 sq mi (1,054 km2). Adair County was established on 1802.

Adair County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatColumbia
Largest City/TownColumbia
Established1801
Total Area412 sq mi (1,067 sq km)
Land Area405 sq mi (1,049 sq km)
Water Area7 sq mi (18 sq km)
Population18,903 (Census 2020)
Population Density46 people per sq mi
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
Major HighwaysCumberland Parkway, KY Route 55, KY Route 61, KY Route 80
Major RiversGreen River, Russell Creek
Neighboring CountiesGreen County, Taylor County, Casey County, Russell County, Cumberland County, Metcalfe County
Famous ForGreen River region, agriculture, Lindsey Wilson College, and historic Columbia
Top AttractionsGreen River Lake State Park, Downtown Columbia, Holmes Bend Marina, Adair County Courthouse, Lindsey Wilson College
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Adair County, Kentucky

Adair County is located in south-central Kentucky and was established in 1801. The county seat and largest city is Columbia. Adair County is known for its rolling farmland, Green River scenery, outdoor recreation, and strong educational presence through Lindsey Wilson College. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Communities in Adair County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Columbia (county seat)4,700+37.1026°N, 85.3069°W
BreedingUnincorporated37.1567°N, 85.3569°W
Cane ValleyUnincorporated37.1483°N, 85.2419°W
KnifleyUnincorporated37.2331°N, 85.2069°W
MilltownUnincorporated37.0618°N, 85.3922°W
GradyvilleUnincorporated37.0331°N, 85.4411°W
BlissUnincorporated37.2065°N, 85.3112°W
MontpelierUnincorporated37.1264°N, 85.2453°W

Best Golf Courses in Adair County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Lakewood Country ClubColumbia37.0984°N, 85.3272°W
The Links Resort Golf CourseNearby Green County37.2506°N, 85.4985°W
Dale Hollow Lake Golf CourseNearby Cumberland County36.7847°N, 85.3456°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Adair County

Several highways provide access across south-central Kentucky.

  • Cumberland Parkway - major east-west route connecting Columbia with Bowling Green and Somerset
  • KY Route 55 - north-south highway serving Columbia and nearby counties
  • KY Route 61 - regional route connecting Columbia with Greensburg and Burkesville
  • KY Route 80 - important corridor through southern Kentucky communities

Neighboring Counties of Adair County

  • Green County (north)
  • Taylor County (east)
  • Casey County (northeast)
  • Russell County (south)
  • Cumberland County (southwest)
  • Metcalfe County (west)

What are Top Attractions in Adair County, Kentucky

The county offers a combination of outdoor recreation, local history, and scenic countryside.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Green River Lake State ParkColumbia AreaCamping, boating, fishing, and hiking
Downtown ColumbiaColumbiaHistoric courthouse square and local shops
Lindsey Wilson CollegeColumbiaPrivate liberal arts college and athletics
Holmes Bend MarinaColumbia AreaLake recreation and marina facilities
Adair County CourthouseColumbiaHistoric county landmark completed in the 1880s
Green RiverCountywideFishing, kayaking, and scenic river views
Trabue-Russell HouseColumbiaHistoric Kentucky home and museum
Veterans Memorial ParkColumbiaCommunity recreation and memorials
Columbia-Adair County Welcome CenterColumbiaTourism information and local exhibits
Long Hunter Scenic AreaAdair County AreaRural Kentucky landscapes and outdoor recreation

Distance from Adair County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Columbia to Bowling Green, Kentucky - 70 mi (113 km)
  • Columbia to Lexington, Kentucky - 100 mi (161 km)
  • Columbia to Louisville, Kentucky - 100 mi (161 km)
  • Columbia to Somerset, Kentucky - 48 mi (77 km)
  • Columbia to Campbellsville, Kentucky - 24 mi (39 km)
  • Columbia to Glasgow, Kentucky - 36 mi (58 km)
  • Columbia to Burkesville, Kentucky - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Columbia to Russell Springs, Kentucky - 20 mi (32 km)
  • Columbia to Nashville, Tennessee - 130 mi (209 km)
  • Columbia to Elizabethtown, Kentucky - 72 mi (116 km)
  • Columbia to Danville, Kentucky - 63 mi (101 km)
  • Columbia to Frankfort, Kentucky - 92 mi (148 km)

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  2. Adair County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. Columbia-Adair County Tourism
  4. Federal Reserve Economic Data - Adair County Population
  5. Columbia-Adair County Visitor Guide
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