County Overview
Simpson County was created by legislative act on 28 Jan 1819 from Logan, Warren, and Allen counties. The county was named for Capt. John Simpson. The county seat is Franklin.
Record Loss and Where to Research
Most county records (deeds, wills, and marriages) were destroyed when the courthouse burned on 17 May 1882. Many Circuit Court order books survived, were microfilmed, and are available through the Kentucky State Archives.
Local research materials are also available at the Simpson County Archives, 206 North College St, Franklin, KY.
Simpson County Research Links
