Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Harrodsburg: City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America
About
Harrodsburg is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,340 and a population density of 465 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,544 inhabitants.
The city was created 250 years ago in 1774.
Quick Facts about Harrodsburg
| Population : | 8,544 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Mercer County |
| Postal code : | 40330 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 859 |
| Area : | 17.95 km2 |
| Named for : | James Harrod |
| Altitude : | 853 feet / 260 meters |
| Capital city : | Harrodsburg is capital of Mercer County |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1774 (250 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 05:19:11 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 476 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harrodsburg is located at 37°45'44"N 84°50'36"W (37.7623000, -84.8432900).
Harrodsburg map
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- Official Website
Official website of Harrodsburg
Demographics
The population of Harrodsburg increased by 2.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,340 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,341 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,353 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,334 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,353 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,353 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,354 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,399 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,451 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,533 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,544 | 0.13% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Harrodsburg
1 Old Fort Harrod State Park
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2 Anderson Dean Community Park
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3 Fulling Mill Falls
Harrodsburg, KY 40330, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Central Kentucky Tours
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5 Shakertown Church
Harrodsburg, KY 40330, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Harrodsburg
1 The Inn at Shaker Village
3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Harrodsburg
1 US Agricultural Services
225 Morris Dr, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Harrodsburg (26)
People born in Harrodsburg, including politician Abram Comingo, politician Beriah Magoffin, Lawyer, judge and politician Atterson W. Rucker, .
List
- Buddy Edelen (American marathoner) he was born in 22/09/1937
- John Burton Thompson (American politician (1810-1874)) he was born in 14/12/1810
- John Montgomery Glover (American politician (1822-1891)) he was born in 04/09/1822
- Philip B. Thompson, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 15/10/1845
- Philip Thompson (American politician) he was born in 20/08/1789
- William Logan (American politician) he was born in 08/12/1776
- Al Wilson (actor (1895-1932)) he was born in 01/12/1895
- Enoch Steen (United States Army officer and western explorer) he was born in 22/02/1800
- Frances Wisebart Jacobs (American philanthropist) she was born in 29/03/1843
- James Ben Ali Haggin (American lawyer) he was born in 09/12/1822
- James H. McBride (Confederate Army general) he was born in 01/01/1814
- Jason Dunn (American football player) he was born in 15/11/1973
- Maria Thompson Daviess (American novelist (1872-1924)) she was born in 25/11/1872
- Ralph G. Anderson (American engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.) he was born in 19/07/1923
- William H. Worthington (American lawyer (1828-1862)) he was born in 02/11/1828
- Hugh Ware McKee he was born in 24/12/1840
- Mike Harmon (American politician) he was born in 16/10/1966
- Maria T. Daviess (American author (1814-1896)) she was born in 31/10/1814
Schools in Harrodsburg
College & universities near Harrodsburg, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156408 | Centre College | Danville (KY) | 40422-1394 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harrodsburg, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Harrodsburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harrodsburg Post Office | Harrodsburg (KY) | 40330 |
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Burgin | 994 | Human settlement in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Harrodsburg distances to largest Kentucky cities
