Map of Simpson County, Kentucky

Simpson County is a county located in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the total population was 19,594. Its county seat is Franklin.

Simpson County overview:
Name:	Simpson County
FIPS code:	21-213
State:	Kentucky
Founded:	1819
Named for:	John Simpson
Seat:	Franklin
Largest city:	Franklin
Total Area:	236 sq mi (610 km²)
Land Area:	234 sq mi (610 km²)
Total Population:	19,594
Population Density:	83/sq mi (32/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:	simpsoncountyky.gov

Simpson County location map. Where is Simpson County?

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

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

History

Simpson County was established in 1819 from Allen, Logan, and Warren Counties. The county is named for Captain John Simpson, a Kentucky militia officer who fought in Battle of Fallen Timbers in the Northwest Indian War, and was killed during the War of 1812 in the Battle of River Raisin.

Simpson County Road Map

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

Simpson CountyMap — Simpson Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 236 square miles (610 km), of which 234 square miles (610 km) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km) (1.0%) is water. The county is located in the Pennyroyal Plateau region of the state.