county in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nelson County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,738.[1] Its county seat is Bardstown.[2]
Nelson County | |
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Coordinates: 37°48′N 85°28′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
Founded | November 29, 1784 |
Named for | Thomas Nelson Jr. |
Seat | Bardstown |
Largest city | Bardstown |
Area | |
• Total | 424 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
• Land | 418 sq mi (1,080 km2) |
• Water | 6.6 sq mi (17 km2) 1.5% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 46,738 |
• Density | 110/sq mi (43/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional districts | 2nd, 4th |
Website | www |
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