Garrard County, Kentucky
Garrard County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 U. S. Census, the population was 16,953.[1] Its county seat is Lancaster.[2] The county was formed on December 17, 1796 and was named for James Garrard, who was Governor of Kentucky from 1796 to 1804.[3]
Garrard County | |
|---|---|
 Garrard County Courthouse in Lancaster | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°38′22″N 84°32′15″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | December 17, 1796 |
| Named for | James Garrard |
| Seat | Lancaster |
| Largest city | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 234 sq mi (610 km2) |
| • Land | 230 sq mi (600 km2) |
| • Water | 3.9 sq mi (10 km2) 1.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 16,953 |
| • Density | 72/sq mi (28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | garrardcounty |
References
- "QuickFacts: Garrard County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- "Garrard County". The Kentucky Encyclopedia. 2000. Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
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