Map of Pendleton County, Kentucky, USA

Written and Fact-checked by | Last Updated: November 01, 2025, 14:20 ET

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

Map of Pendleton County, Kentucky

Map of Pendleton County, Kentucky

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

More Kentucky Maps & Info

Map of KentuckyKentucky County MapKentucky Cities Map
Kentucky Zip CodesAirports in KentuckyWhere is Louisville
Kentucky Area CodesKentucky Blank MapKentucky River Map
Kentucky Physical MapKentucky Road MapWhere is Lexington

Map of Pendleton County, Kentucky

Pendleton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Falmouth. As per 2020 census, the population of Pendleton County is 14607 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 280 sq mi (725 km2). Pendleton County was established on 1798.

Pendleton County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatFalmouth
Largest City/TownFalmouth
Established1798
Total Area282 sq mi (730 sq km)
Land Area277 sq mi (717 sq km)
Water Area4.8 sq mi (12 sq km)
Population14,644 (Census 2020)
Population Density53 people per sq mi
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 27, Kentucky Route 22, Kentucky Route 17, Kentucky Route 330
Major RiversLicking River, Ohio River
Neighboring CountiesKenton County, Campbell County, Bracken County, Harrison County, Grant County, Clermont County (OH)
Famous ForKentucky Wool Festival, rolling Northern Kentucky hills, river scenery, and rural Bluegrass heritage
Top AttractionsKentucky Wool Festival, Kincaid Lake State Park nearby area, Griffin Centre Amphitheater, Falmouth Historic District, General Butler State Resort Park nearby area
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Pendleton County, Kentucky

Pendleton County is located in northern Kentucky between Cincinnati and Lexington and was established in 1798. The county seat and largest city is Falmouth. Pendleton County is known for scenic rolling hills, outdoor recreation, river valleys, agricultural heritage, and the famous Kentucky Wool Festival held each year in Falmouth. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Communities in Pendleton County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Falmouth (county seat)2,200+38.6767°N, 84.3302°W
Butler600+38.7862°N, 84.3699°W
DeMossvilleHistoric Community38.6770°N, 84.4355°W
LenoxburgRural Community38.6118°N, 84.2908°W
Locust GroveSmall Community38.7425°N, 84.4231°W
MorganUnincorporated38.7341°N, 84.3352°W
Peach GroveRural Area38.6614°N, 84.4863°W
NeaveHistoric Area38.7278°N, 84.2849°W

Best Golf Courses in Pendleton County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Hickory Sticks Golf ClubNearby Alexandria38.9594°N, 84.3996°W
Kenton Station Golf CourseNearby Maysville38.6628°N, 83.7592°W
Eagle Creek Country ClubNearby Crittenden38.7836°N, 84.6042°W
Devou Park Golf CourseNearby Covington39.0742°N, 84.5348°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Pendleton County

Major highways connect Pendleton County with Cincinnati, northern Kentucky communities, and central Kentucky regions.

  • U.S. Route 27 - major north-south highway through Falmouth and Butler
  • Kentucky Route 22 - scenic regional route through northern Kentucky farmland
  • Kentucky Route 17 - important connector roadway linking rural communities
  • Kentucky Route 330 - regional transportation corridor through eastern county areas

Neighboring Counties of Pendleton County

  • Kenton County (northwest)
  • Campbell County (north)
  • Bracken County (east)
  • Harrison County (south)
  • Grant County (west)
  • Clermont County, Ohio (northeast across the Ohio River)

What are Top Attractions in Pendleton County, Kentucky

The county offers outdoor recreation, festivals, river scenery, and historic northern Kentucky attractions. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Kentucky Wool FestivalFalmouthAnnual crafts, wool, and heritage festival
Kincaid Lake State Park Nearby AreaRegional AreaFishing, boating, camping, and hiking
Griffin Centre AmphitheaterFalmouthConcerts and community entertainment events
Falmouth Historic DistrictFalmouthHistoric downtown architecture and local shops
General Butler State Resort Park Nearby AreaRegional AreaScenic overlooks and outdoor recreation
Licking River Recreation AreasCountywideFishing, kayaking, and river scenery
Scenic Northern Kentucky DrivesCountywideRolling hills and countryside photography
Historic Rural ChurchesCountywideArchitectural heritage and local traditions
Community Heritage FestivalsCountywideSeasonal celebrations and local culture
Ohio River Scenic AreasNorthern County AreaRiver views and outdoor recreation

Distance from Pendleton County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Falmouth to Cincinnati, Ohio - 38 mi (61 km)
  • Falmouth to Covington, Kentucky - 41 mi (66 km)
  • Falmouth to Lexington, Kentucky - 63 mi (101 km)
  • Falmouth to Louisville, Kentucky - 101 mi (163 km)
  • Falmouth to Columbus, Ohio - 128 mi (206 km)
  • Falmouth to Indianapolis, Indiana - 126 mi (203 km)
  • Falmouth to Huntington, West Virginia - 147 mi (237 km)
  • Falmouth to Charleston, West Virginia - 188 mi (303 km)
  • Falmouth to Nashville, Tennessee - 264 mi (425 km)
  • Falmouth to Knoxville, Tennessee - 252 mi (406 km)
  • Falmouth to Chicago, Illinois - 305 mi (491 km)
  • Falmouth to St. Louis, Missouri - 355 mi (571 km)

References

  1. Pendleton County Official Website
  2. Pendleton County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Kincaid Lake State Park
  5. Kentucky Tourism