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30-445: Rough River has an immense amount of terrestrial wildlife, which includes amphibians, mammals, and birds. Because of the diverse amount of habitats, hundreds of different species live along the lake. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has licensed thousands of acres of land dedicated to wildlife. There are 49 known mammal species inhabiting the lake. Cotton-tail rabbit, gray squirrels, fox, muskrat, woodchuck, raccoon and skunk are

60-573: A "moist county" is an otherwise dry county in which at least one city has voted to allow sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. The word "limited" means that at least one city within the county, or the county as a whole, has voted to allow alcohol sales in qualifying restaurants. In the case of Hardin County, Elizabethtown, Radcliff, and Vine Grove all voted to allow off-premises sales in October 2011. West Point has voted to allow sale of alcohol by

90-414: A few of the mammals seen at this lake. Grasslands and marshes inhabit many different species of birds, including dove, quail, and sandhill cranes. Among these birds, quails, mallards, and doves are the most hunted. Fishing is one of the most popular tourist activities at this lake. It averages about 300 pounds of fish per acre. The upper region of the lake is slightly more fertile (more nutrient-rich) than

120-592: Is Bardstown . Nelson County comprises the Bardstown, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Louisville/Jefferson County - Elizabethtown - Madison , KY- IN Combined Statistical Area . The fourth county created in what is now Kentucky, it was formed from Jefferson County, Kentucky in 1784, shortly after the Revolutionary War . The county was named for Thomas Nelson Jr. ,

150-537: Is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Kentucky . Its county seat is Elizabethtown . The county was formed in 1792. Hardin County is part of the Elizabethtown- Fort Knox , KY Metropolitan Statistical Area , as well as the Louisville / Jefferson County —Elizabethtown- Bardstown , KY- IN Combined Statistical Area . As of the 2020 census , the population was 110,702. Hardin County

180-465: Is home to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College , a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System . 37°42′N 85°58′W  /  37.70°N 85.96°W  / 37.70; -85.96 Nelson County, Kentucky Nelson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky . As of the 2020 census , the population was 48,065. Its county seat

210-472: Is known for being the birthplace of former U.S. president Abraham Lincoln , though the location is now part of neighboring LaRue County . Hardin County was established in 1792 from land partitioned from Nelson County . Hardin was the 15th Kentucky county in order of formation. The county is named for Col . John Hardin , a Continental Army officer during the American Revolution and a brother of

240-574: Is largely dominated by the adjacent Fort Knox Military Installation. The Army Human Resource Center , the largest construction project in the history of Fort Knox, began in November 2007. It is a $ 185 million, three-story, 880,000-square-foot (82,000 m ) complex, sitting on 104 acres (0.42 km ). As many as 2,100 new permanent human resources, information technology, and administrative white-collar civilian professionals will be working there. Officials expect that as many as 12,000 people, including

270-694: The Capt . William Hardin who founded Hardinsburg . Courthouse fires destroyed county records in 1864 and again in 1932. The present courthouse dates from 1934. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 630 square miles (1,600 km ), of which 623 square miles (1,610 km ) is land and 6.9 square miles (18 km ) (1.1%) is water. It is the fourth-largest county by area in Kentucky. Hardin County borders nine counties, more than any other county in Kentucky. As of

300-525: The Virginia Governor who signed the Declaration of Independence . In 1807, after Kentucky had become a state, a newly created Virginia county was named in his honor. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 424 square miles (1,100 km ), of which 418 square miles (1,080 km ) are land and 6.6 square miles (17 km ) (1.5%) are covered by water. As of

330-443: The census of 2010, 43,437 people inhabited the county. The population density was 102.4 per square mile (39.5/km ). Its 18,075 housing units averaged 42.6 per square mile (16.4/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 93.48% White (90.93% non-Hispanic ), 5.03% Black or African American , 0.12% Native American , 0.50% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.78% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races . About 2.04% of

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360-565: The census of 2010, there were 105,543 people, 39,853 households, and 28,288 families residing in the county. The population density was 167.5 per square mile (64.7/km ). There were 43,261 housing units at an average density of 68.7 per square mile (26.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 80.5% White (77.8% non-Hispanic ), 11.6% Black or African American , 0.5% Native American or Alaska Native , 2.0% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 1.5% from other races , and 3.5% from two or more races . Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.0% of

390-561: The 2010 Census have not yet been released. As of the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the county was $ 39,010, and for a family was $ 44,600. Males had a median income of $ 32,015 versus $ 21,838 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,120. About 10.00% of families and 12.20% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.70% of those under age 18 and 17.40% of those age 65 or over. Many attractions and events are available in Bardstown . The following

420-494: The 2010 Census, the median income for a household in the county was $ 43,421, and the median income for a family was $ 55,151. The per capita income for the county was $ 23,744. Remaining economic data is from the 2000 Census. At that time, males had a median income of $ 30,743 versus $ 22,688 for females. About 8.20% of families and 10.00% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.50% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over. The economy of Hardin County

450-489: The Army inactivated a combat brigade, resulting in the relocation of 3,500 soldiers and their families from the base, DoDEA closed four other schools—three elementary schools and one intermediate school—at the end of the 2013–14 school year. At that time, DoDEA also restructured the grades at all of the remaining schools except the high school. A new $ 16-million Fort Knox High School , a two-story, state-of-the-art facility that united

480-689: The Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands, the Caseyville Hills, and the Mitchel Plain. Majority encompasses the Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands with small coverage of the others. A variety of freshwater wetlands exist along the lake. These wetlands are seasonally flooded, which means surface water is present for extended periods early in the growing season, but is absent by the end of the season. Some wetlands are seasonally flooded, while others are temporarily flooded. The water usually lies well below

510-651: The Hardin County Sheriff's Office. Two public school districts operate in the county. Fort Knox however is assigned to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), which, through its Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools subagency, operates four schools on the Fort Knox base for military dependents . DDESS has one elementary school (grades K-5), one intermediate school (1–5), one middle school (6–8), and one high school (9–12) on base. After

540-653: The Rough was dammed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1959 to form Rough River Lake , originally called Rough River Reservoir. The lake includes the 29.5-mile-long (47.5 km) North Fork of Rough River , which flows for its entire length in Breckinridge County. The Rough River has a mean annual discharge of 1,169 cubic feet per second near Dundee . 37°29′07″N 87°08′06″W  /  37.4853246°N 87.1349965°W  / 37.4853246; -87.1349965 Hardin County, Kentucky Hardin County

570-463: The areas that have been preserved as being wooded areas. In other areas near the dam, the space has been maintained in mowed grass as well as being developed for recreational use (tourism) and access to the tailwater and stilling basin. Rough River's basin is different than others similarly sized, because it encompasses four Level VI ecoregions. These four ecoregions are the Knobs-Norman Upland,

600-460: The benefits of consolidated government in the county. The growth of the area and the changes expected due to the realignment of Fort Knox led to the study. Hardin County United, a volunteer-led organization, was established to consider the findings of this project and develop recommendations for the future of government in the county. Law enforcement and property tax collection are provided by

630-663: The drink in restaurants that seat at least 50 and derive at least 70% of their revenue from food (including non-alcoholic beverages). The formal government structure of Hardin County consists of a Fiscal Court along with six incorporated cities. Elizabethtown is the county seat. In 2010, the Hardin County Government, led by Hardin County Judge/Executive Harry Berry, commissioned a study entitled, "Hardin County Vision Project," in part to explore

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660-597: The existing vocational school with the current gymnasium, creating a connected campus was completed in 2008, with dedication on August 7, 2008. The remaining parts of the old high school were then demolished. Five private schools also operate in the county, St. James Catholic School ( Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville ), Gloria Dei Lutheran School (LCMS), Elizabethtown Christian Academy, North Hardin Christian School, and Hardin Christian Academy. Elizabethtown

690-423: The families of soldiers and civilian workers to relocate to the area as a result of the Fort Knox realignment of 2005. Approximately $ 1 billion in new federal and state construction, and infrastructure funds were committed to Fort Knox, and in the surrounding areas by the end of 2011 for Fort Knox realignment of 2005. Gov. Steve Beshear of Kentucky announced the creation of a task force to help Hardin County, and

720-484: The ground surface for most of the growing season. The Rough River rises in northwestern Hardin County and flows generally west-southwestwardly through or along the boundaries of Grayson , Breckinridge , Ohio and McLean counties, past the town of Hartford . It joins the Green River at the town of Livermore , on the common boundary of McLean and Ohio counties. On the boundary of Breckinridge and Grayson counties,

750-399: The lower region. Different species of fish in the lake include: spotted bass, largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and white bass. The lakes vegetation consists of forests, pastureland, and cropland. Near streams you can find sycamore, red maple, birch, hemlock, hackberry, and sweet gum trees. Most of the lake is made up of oak-hickory forests. This is accurate for

780-415: The population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 16,826 households, 36.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.09% were married couples living together, 13.19% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.35% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.37% were not families. Of all households, 24.41% were made up of individuals, and 8.09% had someone living alone who

810-446: The population. There were 39,853 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

840-463: The surrounding counties prepare for the Fort Knox realignment. The group is "designed to meet specific needs" in areas such as transportation, economic development, education, water and sewer availability, and area wide planning. Hardin County is classified by the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) as both a moist county and a "limited dry county ". Under ABC terminology,

870-430: Was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04. The age distribution was 25.97% under 18, 9.93% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.41 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.54 males. Complete economic data from the 2010 Census has not yet been released. According to

900-428: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.01. The age distribution was 25.98% under 18, 7.98% from 18 to 24, 26.47% from 25 to 44, 27.84% from 45 to 64, and 11.73% who were 65 or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males. Income data for Kentucky locations from

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