Map of Henry County, Kentucky, USA

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

Map of Henry County, Kentucky

Map of Henry County, Kentucky

About Henry 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 Henry County, Kentucky

Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is New Castle. As per 2020 census, the population of Henry County is 15657 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 289 sq mi (749 km2). Henry County was established on 1798.

Henry County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatNew Castle
Largest City/TownEminence
Established1798
Total Area291 sq mi (754 sq km)
Land Area286 sq mi (741 sq km)
Water Area5.2 sq mi (13 sq km)
Population15,678 (Census 2020)
Population Density55 people per sq mi
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
Major HighwaysInterstate 71, U.S. Route 421, Kentucky Route 55, Kentucky Route 146
Major RiversKentucky River nearby area, Six Mile Creek
Neighboring CountiesOldham County, Shelby County, Trimble County, Carroll County, Franklin County, Owen County
Famous ForKentucky horse farms, historic small towns, agriculture, and Bluegrass countryside
Top AttractionsEminence Historic District, Kentucky Renaissance Faire nearby area, Harry Hill Park, New Castle Historic Courthouse, Bluegrass scenic drives
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Henry County, Kentucky

Henry County is located in north-central Kentucky within the Bluegrass region and was established in 1798. The county seat is New Castle, while Eminence is the largest city. Henry County is known for its scenic horse farms, rolling farmland, historic communities, and rural Kentucky heritage near the Louisville metropolitan region. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_County%2C_Kentucky?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Cities and Communities in Henry County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Eminence2,500+38.3706°N, 85.1805°W
New Castle (county seat)900+38.4337°N, 85.1691°W
Campbellsburg800+38.5234°N, 85.2063°W
Pleasureville700+38.3867°N, 85.0555°W
Smithfield100+38.3935°N, 85.2571°W
SulphurUnincorporated38.4812°N, 85.2179°W
LockportHistoric Community38.4445°N, 84.9631°W
Turners StationRural Community38.4682°N, 85.0895°W

Best Golf Courses in Henry County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Eminence Country ClubEminence38.3651°N, 85.1794°W
Weissinger Hills Golf CourseNearby Shelbyville38.2234°N, 85.2615°W
Oldham County Country ClubNearby La Grange38.4252°N, 85.3770°W
Nevel Meade Golf CourseNearby Prospect38.3740°N, 85.5751°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Henry County

Major highways connect Henry County with Louisville, Lexington, and northern Kentucky communities.

  • Interstate 71 - major interstate corridor linking Louisville and Cincinnati
  • U.S. Route 421 - regional north-south highway through Henry County communities
  • Kentucky Route 55 - important route connecting Eminence with neighboring counties
  • Kentucky Route 146 - scenic roadway serving rural farmland and historic towns

Neighboring Counties of Henry County

  • Oldham County (west)
  • Shelby County (south)
  • Trimble County (north)
  • Carroll County (northwest)
  • Franklin County (east)
  • Owen County (northeast)

What are Top Attractions in Henry County, Kentucky

The county offers horse farm scenery, historic districts, parks, and Bluegrass countryside attractions.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Eminence Historic DistrictEminenceHistoric downtown architecture and local shops
Kentucky Renaissance Faire Nearby AreaEminence AreaAnnual medieval festival and entertainment
Harry Hill ParkEminenceSports facilities and community recreation
New Castle Historic CourthouseNew CastleHistoric county landmark and architecture
Bluegrass Scenic DrivesCountywideHorse farms and rolling countryside landscapes
Campbellsburg Historic AreaCampbellsburgSmall-town heritage and local culture
Pleasureville Historic DistrictPleasurevilleHistoric homes and rural Kentucky charm
Local Horse FarmsCountywideEquestrian culture and farm tours
Outdoor Recreation AreasCountywideFishing, hiking, and countryside recreation
Community FestivalsCountywideSeasonal events and local traditions

Distance from Henry County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Eminence to Louisville, Kentucky - 39 mi (63 km)
  • New Castle to Frankfort, Kentucky - 35 mi (56 km)
  • Eminence to Lexington, Kentucky - 63 mi (101 km)
  • Campbellsburg to Cincinnati, Ohio - 86 mi (138 km)
  • Eminence to Shelbyville, Kentucky - 22 mi (35 km)
  • New Castle to La Grange, Kentucky - 25 mi (40 km)
  • Eminence to Indianapolis, Indiana - 120 mi (193 km)
  • Campbellsburg to Nashville, Tennessee - 184 mi (296 km)
  • New Castle to Columbus, Ohio - 173 mi (278 km)
  • Eminence to Knoxville, Tennessee - 223 mi (359 km)
  • Campbellsburg to Chicago, Illinois - 301 mi (484 km)
  • New Castle to St. Louis, Missouri - 307 mi (494 km)

References

  1. Henry County Official Website
  2. Henry County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Kentucky Renaissance Faire
  5. Kentucky Tourism