One of the state of Kentucky’s biggest counties is Anderson. This region was founded January 16th, 1827 and was created by combining three other counties, which included Franklin, Mercer, and Washington.

The name Anderson was derived from the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Richard Clough Anderson, Jr. He was also the nephew of General George Clark and was the first U.S. minister for Columbia.

Anderson County is part of the Bluegrass Region in the state with the county seat located in Lawrenceburg. Areas that contain the county are the Kentucky River on the East, Franklin County to the north, Woodford County in the south and Nelson County to the west. Major roadways through the county include the Bluegrass Parkway in the southern part of Anderson and the 164 is north of Kentucky County. The current population is just over 21,000 people with a median family income of 50,837.

History in the county is well preserved with Civil War battle sites, ancestors of store founder J.C. Penney and the advancement of Bourbon. Airports that are located in Louisville and Lexington are easily accessed and visitors to the area will find a nice selection of restaurants, shopping locations and enjoyable activities.

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