London, Kentucky

London is a home rule-class city in Laurel County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. The population was 7,993 at the time of the 2010 U.S. census. London, Kentucky, is the second-largest city named London in the United States and the fourth-largest in the world. London is also home to the annual World Chicken Festival that celebrates the life of Colonel Sanders and features the world's largest skillet.HistoryUpon the establishment of Laurel County in 1825, a vote was held to provide for the new area's seat of government. The land offered by John and Jarvis Jackson was selected, along with their suggested name of London, honoring their English heritage. The town was founded the next year; its post office established in 1831; and its city rights granted in 1836.GeographyLondon is located at and at an elevation of 1,240 feet . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.76km2, of which 26.67km2 is land and.097km2 is water. Between the 2000 and 2010 censuses, the city annexed a significant portion of land.