Lewis County

Lewis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,870. Its county seat is Vanceburg.HistoryThe county was founded in 1806 and named for Meriwether Lewis.GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (2.5%) is water. The county's northern border with Ohio is formed by the Ohio River.Adjacent countiesAdams County, Ohio (north)Scioto County, Ohio (northeast)Greenup County (east)Carter County (southeast)Rowan County (south)Fleming County (southwest)Mason County (west)Brown County, Ohio (northwest)National protected areaOhio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (part)