Fayette County, county in West Virginia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 324,735 inhabitants. The county was created 193 years ago in 1831. Its county seat is Fayetteville.
There are 5 city/town in Fayette County, KY. The largest city of Fayette County is Lexington-Fayette with a population of 314,488. Other cities include, Lexington population 225,366, Crestwood population 5,111, Mount Vernon population 2,375 and Columbus population 150
Lexington-Fayette, The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
With an invigorating mix of thoroughbred horse farms, bourbon distilleries and cosmopolitan flair, Fayette County serves as the cultural heart of Kentucky. Several unique cities across the county offer a taste of its one-of-a-kind charm.
Lexington, the county seat and Kentucky’s second-largest city, revels in its reputation as the “Horse Capital of the World.” The city’s deep ties to equine culture come alive at events like the annual Kentucky Horse Park horse shows. Downtown Lexington mingles historic architecture with lively urban amenities.
Just to the west, the college town of Georgetown exudes Victorian-era grace with over 150 preserved historic buildings around its quaint courthouse square. Antique shops and cafes create a quintessential small-town atmosphere.
The world-famous bourbon industry flourishes in Anderson County, where visitors can tour renowned distilleries like Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace. The county also prides itself on its musical heritage, showcased at venues hosting bluegrass performances.
With prized thoroughbreds, legendary libations, and Southern hospitality, the distinct cities of Fayette County gives visitors a taste of the Bluegrass State's singular culture and enduring charm. Each community contributes its own unique flair to the rich cultural landscape.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Columbus | City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States | 150 |
Crestwood | Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America | 5,111 |
Lexington | The second most populous city in Kentucky. | 225,366 |
Lexington-Fayette | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. | 314,488 |
Mount Vernon | City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky | 2,375 |