Bath
The Lost County Seat
State: Kentucky
County: Bath County
Founded: 1811
Abandoned: 1870s
Peak Population: Town center
Bath was the original county seat of Bath County. When the courthouse burned, the county seat was moved to Owingsville. The original town of Bath faded into obscurity. Only a cemetery and a few foundations mark the site.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Original county seat
- Courthouse fire ended the town
- Cemetery remains
Location
Address: Near Owingsville, KY
Coordinates: 38.15, -83.75