Owenton, Kentucky

Owenton, the seat of Owen county, was founded in 1822 and named, like the county, for Abraham Owen, although the site was probably settled a decade earlier. It became the county seat in 1822 – the orginal seat was in nearby Hesler.

Owenton was incorporated in 1828.

The Owenton post office opened in 1822.

The population in 2020 was 1,598.

The Owen County Courthouse in Owenton was completed in 1858 and expanded in 1868. (Photo 1997)

MORE INFORMATION

• Elk Creek Vineyards
• Owen County Chamber of Commerce
• Owen County Fiscal Court
• Owen County Public Library
• Owen County Schools
• Owenton, City of
• Owenton News-Herald

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