Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States

About

Crittenden County is a civil located in Crittenden county Kentucky in the United States of America. It is at 37.3527153 latitude and -88.0972227 longitude. Crittenden County is at an elevation of 174 ft (571 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Marion".

Description

Located in western Kentucky along the Ohio River and the boundary with Illinois, about 80 km (50 mi) northwest of Hopkinsville; County Seat: Marion.

History

Established in 1842, named for John J Crittenden (1787-1863), 15th Governor of Kentucky and US Attorney General. (KY-T/p72)

Location Details

Type of Place:Civil
Latitude:37.3527153
Longitude:-88.0972227
Elevation:174 ft / 571 m
County:Crittenden
USGS Map Name:Marion

Map


View Larger Map



Retrieved from "http://aboutus.com/index.php?title=Crittenden-County-KY-United-States&oldid=46015779"