Map of McCracken County, Kentucky, USA

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

Map of McCracken County, Kentucky

Map of McCracken County, Kentucky

About McCracken 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 McCracken County, Kentucky

McCracken County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Paducah. As per 2020 census, the population of McCracken County is 67454 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 251 sq mi (650 km2). McCracken County was established on 1825.

McCracken County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatPaducah
Largest City/TownPaducah
Established1825
Total Area268 sq mi (694 sq km)
Land Area249 sq mi (645 sq km)
Water Area19 sq mi (49 sq km)
Population65,565 (Census 2020)
Population Density263 people per sq mi
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
Major HighwaysInterstate 24, Interstate 69, U.S. Route 45, U.S. Route 60, U.S. Route 62
Major RiversOhio River, Tennessee River
Neighboring CountiesBallard County, Livingston County, Marshall County, Graves County, Massac County (IL)
Famous ForPaducah riverfront, National Quilt Museum, arts district, and Ohio River commerce
Top AttractionsNational Quilt Museum, Paducah Wall to Wall Murals, River Discovery Center, Historic Downtown Paducah, Kentucky Oaks Mall
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About McCracken County, Kentucky

McCracken County is located in western Kentucky at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers and was established in 1825. The county seat and largest city is Paducah. McCracken County is known for its historic riverfront, nationally recognized arts community, quilting heritage, and important transportation and shipping connections along the Ohio River. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCracken_County%2C_Kentucky?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Cities and Communities in McCracken County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Paducah (county seat)27,000+37.0834°N, 88.6000°W
Lone Oak8,000+37.0451°N, 88.6623°W
Reidland4,000+37.0090°N, 88.5767°W
West Paducah4,500+37.0661°N, 88.7584°W
MassacHistoric Community37.0517°N, 88.5481°W
MelberRural Community36.9440°N, 88.6567°W
Woodlawn-OakdaleResidential Community37.0942°N, 88.6808°W
FarleyUnincorporated37.0525°N, 88.7324°W

Best Golf Courses in McCracken County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Paxton Park Golf CoursePaducah37.0658°N, 88.6254°W
Country Club of PaducahPaducah37.0302°N, 88.6903°W
Drake Creek Golf ClubNearby Ledbetter37.0415°N, 88.4917°W
Calvert City Golf & Country ClubNearby Calvert City37.0228°N, 88.3382°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in McCracken County

Major highways connect McCracken County with western Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, and major Midwestern transportation routes.

  • Interstate 24 - major east-west interstate through Paducah and western Kentucky
  • Interstate 69 - important north-south transportation corridor
  • U.S. Route 45 - regional highway linking Kentucky and Illinois communities
  • U.S. Route 60 - major route through Paducah and the Ohio River region
  • U.S. Route 62 - connector highway serving western Kentucky tourism and commerce

Neighboring Counties of McCracken County

  • Ballard County (west)
  • Livingston County (north)
  • Marshall County (east)
  • Graves County (south)
  • Massac County, Illinois (northwest across the Ohio River)

What are Top Attractions in McCracken County, Kentucky

The county offers museums, riverfront attractions, arts destinations, shopping centers, and historic western Kentucky landmarks.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
National Quilt MuseumPaducahInternational quilt art and exhibitions
Paducah Wall to Wall MuralsPaducahHistoric floodwall murals and river heritage
River Discovery CenterPaducahRiver transportation and maritime history
Historic Downtown PaducahPaducahArts district, galleries, shops, and dining
Kentucky Oaks MallPaducahShopping and entertainment destination
Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War MuseumPaducahCivil War exhibits and historic architecture
Bob Noble ParkPaducahWalking trails, lake, and recreation facilities
Paducah RiverfrontPaducahOhio River views and waterfront events
Market House TheatrePaducahLive performances and cultural entertainment
Whitehaven Welcome CenterPaducahHistoric mansion and tourism center

Distance from McCracken County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Paducah to Murray, Kentucky - 48 mi (77 km)
  • Paducah to Nashville, Tennessee - 135 mi (217 km)
  • Paducah to Evansville, Indiana - 140 mi (225 km)
  • Paducah to Memphis, Tennessee - 181 mi (291 km)
  • Paducah to Louisville, Kentucky - 236 mi (380 km)
  • Paducah to St. Louis, Missouri - 179 mi (288 km)
  • Paducah to Indianapolis, Indiana - 268 mi (431 km)
  • Paducah to Lexington, Kentucky - 273 mi (439 km)
  • Paducah to Cincinnati, Ohio - 324 mi (521 km)
  • Paducah to Chicago, Illinois - 359 mi (578 km)
  • Paducah to Atlanta, Georgia - 432 mi (695 km)
  • Paducah to Kansas City, Missouri - 432 mi (695 km)

References

  1. McCracken County Official Website
  2. McCracken County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Paducah Tourism
  5. National Quilt Museum