Edmonson County, Kentucky
Edmonson County is a county located in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,126. Its county seat and only municipality is Brownsville. The county was formed in 1825 and named for Captain John "Jack" Edmonson (1764–1813), who was killed at the Battle of Frenchtown during the War of 1812. This is a dry county where the sale of alcohol is prohibited. Edmonson County is included in the Bowling Green, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Edmonson County | |
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Edmonson County Courthouse in Brownsville | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°13′N 86°15′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| Founded | January 12, 1825 |
| Named for | John Edmonson |
| Seat | Brownsville |
| Largest city | Brownsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 308 sq mi (800 km2) |
| • Land | 303 sq mi (780 km2) |
| • Water | 5.1 sq mi (13 km2) 1.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,126 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 12,448 |
| • Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
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