Owen County, Kentucky
Owenton Real Estate and Local Guide
Owenton is the small county seat of Owen County, a rural community about halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati that grew slowly because no railroad was ever built to it. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Owenton best.
About the area
Living in Owenton, KY
County seat of Owen County, established in 1822 and named for Col. Abraham Owen, who died at the Battle of Tippecanoe.
The housing market
Homes in Owenton
- About 55.6% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 68.3% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $124,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Owenton home
Owen County Courthouse
Greek Revival courthouse built between 1857 and 1858, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Owen County Historical Society Museum
Local history museum at 206 N Main St covering the people and history of Owen County
Owen County Quilt Trail
Over 100 quilt squares hung on barns across roughly 140 miles of the county
Owen County Park
Recreational park on Ellis Road with a walking track, basketball and tennis courts, and playground
Neighborhoods
Owenton areas to know
Seminary Street
Downtown heart of Owenton, lined with local cafes, shops, and restaurants
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.