Owen County, Kentucky

Owen County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°32′N 84°50′W / 38.53°N 84.83°W / 38.53; -84.83
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1819
Named afterAbraham Owen
SeatOwenton
Largest cityOwenton
Area
  Total
354 sq mi (920 km2)
  Land351 sq mi (910 km2)
  Water3.1 sq mi (8 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
11,278
  Estimate 
(2024)
11,435
  Density32/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.owencountyky.us

Owen County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its county seat is Owenton. The county is named for Colonel Abraham Owen. It is a prohibition or dry county, with the exception of a winery that is authorized to sell its product to the public, and limited sales within the incorporated city limits of Owenton.