Hardin County is anchored by Elizabethtown and Fort Knox. Central Kentucky location, strong infrastructure, and a blend of military community, manufacturing jobs, and fertile farmland make it attractive for buyers. Find your secluded sanctuary in Spencer County, a North Central Kentucky gem with Taylorsville as its welcoming county seat. Home to nearly 20,000 residents, this county offers picturesque countryside, proximity to Taylorsville Lake State Park, and an ideal setting for those envisioning a peaceful rural existence.