Logan County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Logan County
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Original Logan County courthouse in Russellville
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Kentucky |
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| Founded | September 1, 1792 (created) | ||
| Named for | Benjamin Logan | ||
| Seat | Russellville | ||
| Largest city | Russellville | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 557 sq mi (1,440 km2) | ||
| • Land | 552 sq mi (1,430 km2) | ||
| • Water | 4.9 sq mi (13 km2) 0.9%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 27,432 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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28,283  |
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| • Density | 49.25/sq mi (19.015/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 1st | ||
Logan County is a county located in the southwestern Pennyroyal Plateau area of Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, about 27,432 people lived there. Its main town and county seat is Russellville.
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History of Logan County
Logan County is named after Benjamin Logan. He was a brave leader during the American Revolutionary War. He also worked hard to help Kentucky become a state.
The county was created on September 1, 1792. It was the 13th county formed in Kentucky. Logan County was originally very large. It stretched from the Mississippi River in the west to the Little Barren River in the east. It also went from the Green River and Ohio River in the north to the Tennessee border in the south. Over time, 28 other counties were formed from this big area. The town of Logan Court House became the county seat and was later named Russellville.
A famous event happened in Logan County in 1806. Future President Andrew Jackson was involved in a duel there. This event took place at Harrison's Mill.
Geography of Logan County
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Logan County covers a total area of 557 square miles. About 552 square miles of this is land. The remaining 4.9 square miles, which is about 0.9%, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Logan County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Muhlenberg County (to the northwest)
- Butler County (to the north)
- Warren County (to the northeast)
- Simpson County (to the southeast)
- Robertson County, Tennessee (to the south)
- Todd County (to the west)
Population of Logan County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 5,807 | — | |
| 1810 | 12,123 | 108.8% | |
| 1820 | 14,423 | 19.0% | |
| 1830 | 13,012 | −9.8% | |
| 1840 | 13,615 | 4.6% | |
| 1850 | 16,581 | 21.8% | |
| 1860 | 19,021 | 14.7% | |
| 1870 | 20,429 | 7.4% | |
| 1880 | 24,358 | 19.2% | |
| 1890 | 23,812 | −2.2% | |
| 1900 | 25,994 | 9.2% | |
| 1910 | 24,977 | −3.9% | |
| 1920 | 23,633 | −5.4% | |
| 1930 | 21,875 | −7.4% | |
| 1940 | 23,345 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 22,335 | −4.3% | |
| 1960 | 20,896 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 21,793 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 24,138 | 10.8% | |
| 1990 | 24,416 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 26,573 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 26,835 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 27,432 | 2.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 28,283 | 5.4% | |
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The population of Logan County has changed a lot over the years. In 1800, there were about 5,807 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown to 27,432 people. The county continues to grow, with an estimated population of 28,283 in 2023.
Towns and Communities
Logan County has several towns and communities.
Cities
- Adairville
- Auburn
- Lewisburg
- Russellville (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are.)
Census-designated place
- Dunmor (A place that is like a town but not officially a city.)
Other Unincorporated Places
- Olmstead (Smaller communities that are not part of a city.)
Fun Places to Visit
Logan County offers several interesting places to visit:
- Lake Malone State Park: A beautiful park where you can enjoy nature.
- Red River Meeting House: A historic site important for its role in religious history.
- Shaker Museum at South Union: A museum that teaches about the Shaker community.
Famous People from Logan County
Many notable people have connections to Logan County:
- Peter Cartwright — A famous preacher during the Second Great Awakening.
- Alice Allison Dunnigan — An important African American journalist and activist.
- Philip Alston — An early settler and counterfeiter near Russellville.
- Jim Bowie — A famous American frontiersman.
- Green Pinckney Russell (1861–1939) — An American school administrator and teacher.
- Mark Thompson (baseball) — An MLB pitcher.
