Harrison County | |
|---|---|
 Harrison County Courthouse in Cynthiana | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°26′N 84°20′W / 38.44°N 84.33°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | December 21, 1793 |
| Named for | Benjamin Harrison (Pennsylvania) |
| Seat | Cynthiana |
| Largest city | Cynthiana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 310 sq mi (800 km2) |
| • Land | 306 sq mi (790 km2) |
| • Water | 3.5 sq mi (9 km2) 1.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 18,692 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 19,415  |
| • Density | 60/sq mi (23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | www.harrisoncounty fiscalcourt.com |
Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,692.[1] Its county seat is Cynthiana.[2] The county was founded in 1793 and named for Colonel Benjamin Harrison, an advocate for Kentucky statehood, framer of the Kentucky Constitution, and Kentucky legislator.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.