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Owen County, Kentucky

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Owen County
Owen County courthouse in Owenton
Owen County courthouse in Owenton
Map of Kentucky highlighting Owen County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°32′N 84°50′W / 38.53°N 84.83°W / 38.53; -84.83
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1819
Named forAbraham Owen
SeatOwenton
Largest cityOwenton
Area
 • Total354 sq mi (920 km2)
 • Land351 sq mi (910 km2)
 • Water3.1 sq mi (8 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,278
 • Density32/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.owencountyky.us

Owen County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,278.[1] Its county seat is Owenton.[2]

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References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Owen County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.