Powell County, Kentucky
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Powell County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,129.[1] Its county seat is Stanton.[2] The county was formed January 7, 1852, by Kentucky Governor Lazarus W. Powell from parts of Clark, Estill, and Montgomery counties.[3] It is no longer a dry county as of 2018. Powell County is home to Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, two of Kentucky's most important natural areas and ecotourism destinations, as well as the Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve.
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Powell County | |
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Coordinates: 37°50′N 83°50′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
Founded | 1852 |
Named for | Lazarus W. Powell |
Seat | Stanton |
Area | |
• Total | 180 sq mi (500 km2) |
• Land | 179 sq mi (460 km2) |
• Water | 1.1 sq mi (3 km2) 0.6% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 13,129 |
• Estimate (2023) | 12,972 |
• Density | 73/sq mi (28/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 6th |
Website | powellcountyky |
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