What is Breckinridge Kentucky known for?

John C. Breckinridge (1821-1875) was a politician who served as the 14th vice president of the United States and as a Confederate general during the Civil War (1861-65). He would later play an important role at the Battles of New Market and Cold Harbor before serving as the final Confederate secretary of war in 1865.

Who was Breckinridge County Kentucky named after?

John C. Breckinridge
We are situated along the scenic Ohio River and are the sixth largest county in area among the 120 counties of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Breckinridge County was named in honor of John C. Breckinridge in 1780 and was officially formed in 1799.

What city is Breckinridge County KY in?

Hardinsburg
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Breckinridge County/Cities

How big is Breckinridge County ky?

1,518 km²
Breckinridge County/Area

Is Breckinridge County a dry county?

Breckinridge County is now a wet county, following a local option election on January 29, 2013, but it had been a dry county for the previous 105 years.

What county is Irvington Kentucky?

Breckinridge County
Irvington/Counties

What county is Hardinsburg?

Hardinsburg/Counties
Hardinsburg is the county seat for Breckinridge County and is a small rural community. We are centrally located between three larger cities, Louisville to the northeast, Owensboro to the west and Elizabethtown to the southeast, all are within a one hour commute.

What towns are in Breckinridge County KY?

What region is Grayson county KY in?

Western Coal Field region
Grayson county is in the Western Coal Field region of Kentucky. The elevation in the county ranges from 395 to 963 feet above sea level. It was formed in 1810 from Hardin and Ohio counties.

What is the zip code for Irvington Kentucky?

40146
Irvington/Zip codes
Zip Code 40146 is located in the state of Kentucky in the Louisville metro area. Zip code 40146 is primarily located in Breckinridge County. The official US Postal Service name for 40146 is IRVINGTON, Kentucky.