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Kentucky County
Taylor County, Kentucky
Campbellsville University and Green River Lake - from Campbellsville University (a Baptist-affiliated comprehensive university enrollment ~12,000 - one of Kentucky's fastest-growing universities, Campbellsville has expanded from a small liberal arts college into a significant regional university with strong online enrollment, nursing, and education programs) to Green River Lake State Park (the 8,200-acre Army Corps reservoir on the Green River providing boating, fishing, and camping in the rolling south-central Kentucky knob country) and Taylor County's growing Amazon fulfillment center economy.
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Office: Taylor County Emergency Management – Mailing: 203 South Court Street, Campbellsville, KY 42718 | Physical: 1425 Old Hodgenville Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718 | (270) 465-7729; Director Ronnie Dooley. Part of Kentucky Emergency Management Region 10. Residents can sign up for CodeRED alerts.
Sheriff: Taylor County Sheriff’s Office – 203 North Court Street, Suite 7, Campbellsville, KY 42718 | (270) 465-4351 (also listed (270) 465-6677) | Fax (270) 789-1870; Sheriff Dickie Benningfield. In Kentucky, the Sheriff’s primary role is court service (security, prisoner transport, tax collection), with law enforcement as a secondary function.
Notes: For an active emergency, call 911. Non-emergency dispatch: (270) 465-8000.
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
Roads: US-68 and the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway serve Campbellsville, the county seat, in south-central Kentucky.
Notes: Taylor County was the 100th of Kentucky’s 120 counties to be formed. Genuinely and distinctively, the county’s boundary is shaped like a heart – a fact the county itself highlights, noting it sits at the geographical center of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The county covers 277 square miles. Campbellsville was founded in 1817 by Andrew Campbell.
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Taylor County Courthouse – Campbellsville, KY.
Notes: Campbellsville is home to Campbellsville University and the Taylor Regional Hospital health system, and celebrated its bicentennial on July 4, 2017. The county’s heart-shaped boundary and central Kentucky location are frequently cited points of local pride.
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Taylor County Veterans Affairs – confirm current contact via taylorcountyky.gov.
Libraries
LIBRARIES
Taylor County Public Library (Campbellsville) – confirm current address/phone via taylorcountyky.gov.
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Green River Lake State Park, near Campbellsville, is the county’s premier outdoor attraction, alongside historic downtown Campbellsville and Campbellsville University.
Notes: The genuine heart-shaped county boundary and central Kentucky “geographic heart of the Commonwealth” distinction are distinctive facts covered in this project.
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
Appraisal/Parcel Search: Taylor County Property Valuation Administrator – confirm current contact via taylorcountyky.gov.
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Taylor County Animal Shelter – 220 Animal Shelter Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718 | (270) 465-7651 | Fax (270) 469-4191 | Email: [email protected]; Director Lori Rabbeth. No-kill shelter; does not accept animals from other counties; 5-day stray hold policy. Hours: Tue-Fri 10 AM-4 PM, closed Mon/Sat/Sun and federal holidays.
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Office: Taylor County Solid Waste/Recycling – confirm current contact via taylorcountyky.gov.
NOTES: Taylor County is the seventh and final county in Kentucky’s fifteenth batch under the Round 3 A+ sourced standard. The genuine heart-shaped county boundary and central Kentucky “geographic heart of the Commonwealth” distinction are distinctive facts covered in this project. All contact information above was sourced via web search as of early August 2026 and should be reconfirmed directly with the relevant office before a visit, deadline-sensitive filing, or emergency-adjacent decision.
About Taylor County
Taylor County is south-central Kentucky’s fastest-growing university and Green River Lake county – Campbellsville University’s rapid expansion and Amazon’s fulfillment center investment have brought economic growth to a community that was historically agricultural.
Campbellsville (the county seat, population ~11,000) has experienced remarkable economic growth from two sources – Campbellsville University’s enrollment growth (now one of Kentucky’s largest private universities) and Amazon’s massive fulfillment center that employs thousands and has transformed the local economy.
Green River Lake’s 8,200 acres provide recreation in the knob country terrain.
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No dedicated Taylor County genealogical society was confirmed in available directories, though Campbellsville University’s library serves as a strong regional resource.
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Taylor County District Court 300 East Main Street, Campbellsville, KY 42718 (270) 465-6686
Taylor County is in south-central Kentucky, seated in Campbellsville, its largest city, home to Campbellsville University.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Kentucky has NOT adopted the Uniform Probate Code; probate is governed by KRS Chapter 395 (Administration of Estates), handled by the District Court in the county where the decedent resided (KRS 24A.120).
Dispensing with Administration – Kentucky’s simplified small-estate procedure, governed by KRS 395.450, 395.455, and 395.470. Available when the value of the personal estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $30,000, and the petitioner is a surviving spouse, adult child, or other qualifying heir/preferred creditor. The petitioner files a Petition to Dispense with Administration (Form AOC-830) with an affidavit listing assets, debts, and proposed distribution – no personal representative or full administration is required. Real estate is generally not covered by this procedure.
Regular (Full) Administration – for larger or more complex estates, the District Court appoints a personal representative (executor if named in a will, administrator if intestate), who gathers assets, pays debts, and distributes what remains under court oversight.
Step 2: filing for formal probate
File a Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Executor/Administrator (Form AOC-805) with the District Court in the county of residence.
If there’s a will, the court admits it to probate; it is then recorded with the county clerk (KRS 394.140).
The personal representative files an Inventory and Appraisement (Form AOC-841) of estate assets.
Notice to creditors is published; creditors generally have 6 months from appointment to file claims.
The personal representative pays valid debts, taxes, and expenses.
A Settlement of Estate (Form AOC-846) is filed, and the court closes the estate upon approval.
What it costs
Filing fees and publication costs are collected by the clerk and vary somewhat by county.
Kentucky does not require an attorney for probate, though it is commonly recommended, especially for formal administration.
Typical timelines: full probate generally takes 6-12 months; the creditor claims period is 6 months. Dispensing with Administration can move significantly faster once the estate qualifies.
Before distribution, a surviving spouse may petition for release of up to $2,500 from the estate as an exempt charge against estate property.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
203 N. Court St., Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-7777
SHERIFF / TAX COLLECTOR
203 N. Court St., Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-7777
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
COUNTY CLERK (Records, Elections, Marriage Licenses)
203 N. Court St., Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-6677
ELECTIONS (County Clerk)
203 N. Court St., Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-6677
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Office: Taylor County Health Department – confirm current contact via taylorcountyky.gov.
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County Facts
County Seat: Campbellsville
Population: 25,000
Area: 274 sq mi
Established: 1799
Tier: 3
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