Knox County, KY

Headnote
KNOX COUNTY, situated in the southeast part of Kentucky, and traversed by Cumberland river. Area, 495 square miles. Face of the country hilly and mountainous. Seat of justice, Barboursville. Pop. in 1810, 5,875; in 1820, 3,661; in 1830, 4,321; in 1840, 5,722; in 1850, 7,050. (Fanning's, 1853)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Barbourville, KY City or Town
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