Hartford, KY
- Elevation
- 417 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Sitting right along the Rough River, Hartford is the historic county seat of Ohio County. The community has been around since the 1780s, and that heritage is still evident around the downtown courthouse square, where local shops, government offices, and the public library anchor daily routines. It offers a relaxed, friendly pace of life with scenic river views and a tight-knit neighborhood feel. If you are looking for classic small-town Kentucky living with a strong sense of community and an easy commute to neighboring towns, Hartford is a great place to settle into.
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