Owenton, Kentucky
Owenton is a city of 1,511 people in Owen County, Kentucky, founded in 1828.
Why visit Owenton
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Central Owenton Historic District and Ford House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Owenton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Owenton
Owenton is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Owen County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Owenton had a population of 1,682. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 127 and Kentucky Route 22, about halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati.
From the Wikipedia article Owenton, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Central Owenton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Kentucky, United States
Ford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Former house in Owenton, Kentucky, USA
L.O. Cox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Owen County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Owenton, Kentucky, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
Hometown Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Regional
318 North Main Street, Owenton
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship1
History
Owenton was founded in 1822 and named for its county, which was named for Col. Abraham Owen, a pioneer who died at the Battle of Tippecanoe. The town was first incorporated on December 18, 1828, although it had to be reincorporated in 1849. The Greek Revival courthouse was built between 1857 and 1858. Owenton's growth in the late 19th century was limited because a railroad was never built to it.
From the History section of Owenton, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Owenton
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Williamstown Hcn (17 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Owen County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (FFT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Dry Ridge 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Vevay 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- New Castle 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Carrollton 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Crittenden 21 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Eminence 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Frankfort 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Georgetown 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Shelbyville 31 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- La Grange 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Owenton Kentucky, W.marsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 311 edited, Judith Elkins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OWEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND JAIL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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