Map of Lyon County, Kentucky

Lyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,680. Its county seat is Eddyville. The county was formed from Caldwell County, Kentucky in 1854 and named for former Congressman Chittenden Lyon.

Lyon County overview:
Name:	Lyon County
FIPS code:	21-143
State:	Kentucky
Founded:	1854
Named for:	Chittenden Lyon
Seat:	Eddyville
Largest city:	Eddyville
Total Area:	257 sq mi (670 km²)
Land Area:	214 sq mi (550 km²)
Total Population:	8,680
Population Density:	34/sq mi (13/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:	www.lyoncountyky.com

Lyon County location map. Where is Lyon County?

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

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

Lyon County Road Map

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

Lyon CountyMap — Lyon Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 257 square miles (670 km), of which 214 square miles (550 km) is land and 43 square miles (110 km) (17%) is water.