Map of Anderson County, Kentucky

Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,852. Its county seat is Lawrenceburg. The county was formed in 1827 and named for Richard Clough Anderson Jr., a Kentucky legislator, U.S. Congressman and Minister to Colombia. Anderson County is part of the Frankfort, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Lexington-Fayette-Richmond-Frankfort, KY Combined Statistical Area.

Anderson County overview:
Name:	Anderson County
FIPS code:	21-005
State:	Kentucky
Founded:	1827
Named for:	Richard Clough Anderson Jr.
Seat:	Lawrenceburg
Largest city:	Lawrenceburg
Total Area:	204 sq mi (530 km²)
Land Area:	202 sq mi (520 km²)
Total Population:	23,852
Population Density:	120/sq mi (45/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:	andersoncounty.ky.gov

Anderson County location map. Where is Anderson County?

Anderson County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Anderson County. — Location of Anderson County in the the United States.

Anderson County location on the Kentucky map. Where is Anderson County. — Location of Anderson County in Kentucky.

History

Anderson County was established in 1827 from land given by Franklin, Mercer, and Washington counties.

Anderson County Road Map

Anderson CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Anderson County, Kentucky. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Anderson CountyMap — Anderson Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 204 square miles (530 km), of which 202 square miles (520 km) is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km) (1.2%) is water. The county is in the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass region along the Kentucky River.