Green County, Kentucky, United States

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Green County is a civil located in Green county Kentucky in the United States of America. It is at 37.2641085 latitude and -85.553105 longitude. Green County is at an elevation of 213 ft (699 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Summersville".

Description

Located in central Kentucky, 11.3 km (7 mi) south-southeast of Louisville; County Seat: Greensburg.

History

Established in 1792, named for General Nathaniel Greene, a Revolutionary War hero. For unknown reasons, the spelling of the county name was approved by the Legislature as Green County and not Greene County. (KY-T1/p125)

Location Details

Type of Place:Civil
Latitude:37.2641085
Longitude:-85.553105
Elevation:213 ft / 699 m
County:Green
USGS Map Name:Summersville

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