Henry County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky bordering the Kentucky River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,678. Its county seat is New Castle, but its largest city is Eminence. The county was founded in 1798 from portions of Shelby County. It was named for the statesman and governor of Virginia Patrick Henry. Henry County is included in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Since the 1990s, it has become an increasingly important exurb, especially as land prices have become higher in neighboring Oldham County. With regard to the sale of alcohol, it is classified as a wet county.
| Name: | Henry County |
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| FIPS code: | 21-103 |
| State: | Kentucky |
| Founded: | 1798 |
| Named for: | Patrick Henry |
| Seat: | New Castle |
| Largest city: | Eminence |
| Total Area: | 291 sq mi (750 km²) |
| Land Area: | 286 sq mi (740 km²) |
| Total Population: | 15,678 |
| Population Density: | 54/sq mi (21/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Website: | www.henrycountygov.com |
Henry County location map. Where is Henry County?
Henry County Road Map
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 291 square miles (750 km), of which 286 square miles (740 km) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km) (1.7%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Carroll County (north)
- Owen County (east)
- Franklin County (southeast)
- Shelby County (south)
- Oldham County (west)
- Trimble County (northwest)
Henry County Topographic Map
Henry County Satellite Map
Henry County Outline Map
