Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
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About
Bourbon County is a civil located in Bourbon county Kentucky in the United States of America. It is at 38.2067344 latitude and -84.217151 longitude. Bourbon County is at an elevation of 254 ft (833 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Paris East".
Description
Located in north central Kentucky, about 24 km (15 mi) northeast of Lexington; County Seat: Paris.
History
Established in 1786 and is one of the nine counties created when Kentucky was part of Virginia. Named for the French royal family in appreciation for their assistance during the Revolutionary War. (KY-T1/p32)
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Civil |
| Latitude: | 38.2067344 |
| Longitude: | -84.217151 |
| Elevation: | 254 ft / 833 m |
| County: | Bourbon |
| USGS Map Name: | Paris East |
