Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Harrodsburg is a city[4] in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. [5] The population was 9,064 at the 2020 census.[6] It is the first town created in Kentucky.[7]

Harrodsburg, Kentucky
City
Downtown Harrodsburg, 2007
Downtown Harrodsburg, 2007
Location of Harrodsburg in Mercer County, Kentucky.
Location of Harrodsburg in Mercer County, Kentucky.
Harrodsburg is located in Kentucky
Harrodsburg
Harrodsburg
Location
Harrodsburg is located in the United States
Harrodsburg
Harrodsburg
Harrodsburg (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°45′56″N 84°50′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMercer
FoundedJune 16, 1774
IncorporatedMarch 1, 1836
Named forJames Harrod
Government
 • MayorArt Freeman
Area
[1]
 • Total6.94 sq mi (17.98 km2)
 • Land6.92 sq mi (17.93 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[2]
837 ft (255 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,064
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
9,149
 • Density1,309.64/sq mi (505.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40330
Area code859
FIPS code21-34966
GNIS feature ID2403806[2]
Websiteharrodsburgcity.org

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harrodsburg, Kentucky
  3. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  4. "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. "QuickFacts: Harrodsburg city, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  7. "City History". City of Harrodsburg. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
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