Hodgenville, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°34′16″N 85°44′19″W / 37.57111°N 85.73861°W / 37.57111; -85.73861
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Hodgenville, Kentucky
Town Square
Town Square
Location of Hodgenville, Kentucky
Location of Hodgenville, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°34′16″N 85°44′19″W / 37.57111°N 85.73861°W / 37.57111; -85.73861
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyLaRue
Incorporated1839
Named forRobert Hodgen, a local miller
Area
 • Total2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2)
 • Land2.13 sq mi (5.51 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Population
 • Total3,235
 • Density1,519/sq mi (587/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
42748
Area code(s)270 & 364
FIPS code21-37396
GNIS feature ID0494334
Websitehodgenville.ky.gov

Hodgenville is a town in the American state of Kentucky. It is the county seat of Larue County. It is most famous as the birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln. A memorial featuring a replica (copy) of the cabin Lincoln was born in is near the town.

References[change | change source]

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. "Hodgenville city, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2023.