Nelson County, county in Virginia, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,450 inhabitants. The county was created 217 years ago in 1807. Its county seat is Lovingston.
There are 3 city/town in Nelson County, KY. The largest city of Nelson County is Bardstown with a population of 13,302. Other cities include, Bloomfield population 1,083 and New Haven population 900
New Haven, City in Kentucky
Nelson County is located in north central Kentucky. The county has a population of around 46,000 residents. Some notable cities and towns in Nelson County include:
Bardstown is the largest city and county seat of Nelson County. It has a population of around 13,000 residents. Bardstown is known as the "Bourbon Capital of the World" for its many whiskey distilleries. Major landmarks include My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Barton 1792 Distillery, and the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey. Tourism is a major industry.
New Haven is a small incorporated city located along the Rolling Fork River. It has a population of around 900 residents. New Haven provides outdoor recreation opportunities at Joe Huber State Park and serves as a retail hub for the eastern side of the county.
Bloomfield is an unincorporated town that serves as the central hub for rural Nelson County. It has a population of around 900 people. Bloomfield hosts the Nelson County Fairgrounds and St. Columba Catholic Church.
Chaplin
Chaplin is a very small farming town located along the Beech Fork River. It has a population of around 600 residents. Chaplin has historic landmarks like the Old Chaplin Jail and Will Mason House.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nelson County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Bardstown | City in Kentucky | 13,302 |
Bloomfield | City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA | 1,083 |
New Haven | City in Kentucky | 900 |