county in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Washington County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,027.[1] Its county seat is Springfield.[2] The county is named for George Washington, the first President of the United States (1789–1797).[3] The county was formed in 1792.[4]
Washington County | |
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Coordinates: 37°45′N 85°10′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
Founded | 1792 |
Named for | George Washington |
Seat | Springfield |
Largest city | Springfield |
Area | |
• Total | 301 sq mi (780 km2) |
• Land | 297 sq mi (770 km2) |
• Water | 3.9 sq mi (10 km2) 1.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 12,027 |
• Density | 40/sq mi (15/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | www |
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