Welcome to Bullitt County, KY
History and Genealogy

Bullitt County is named after Alexander Scott Bullitt, one of the architects of Kentucky government, and was created on January 1, 1797. It was formed out of parts of Jefferson and Nelson County. In 1811, the current northwestern area of the county was formed from land given by Jefferson County, and when Spencer County was created in 1824, land from the eastern boundary was given to them.

In the late 1700s to the mid 1800s, Bullitt County was the site of thriving Salt and Iron works industries.

Shepherdsville is the county seat.

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SURROUNDING COUNTIES

Jefferson - Spencer - Nelson - Hardin

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