Welcome to the City of Hartford!

The City of Hartford is a small town with friendly people. Our population is 2,571, and we are located in Western Kentucky just off the Natcher Parkway on the Rough River, which is a wonderful resource for canoeing fun. Hartford is the county seat of Ohio County. Our slogan for many years has been the “Home of 2000 Happy People and a Few Soreheads,” but we hope you won’t meet them.

Our city provides a wide range of services to our citizens. Come visit our city and downtown to enjoy the library, a variety of family restaurants, and shops. Nearby will be antique shops and the Ohio County Park for events and camping. 

City of Hartford Bicentennial Celebration!

The City of Hartford was incorporated on February 3, 1808, so this year marks our 200th Birthday! 

February 3, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.
The City of Hartford Bicentennial Celebration will be on February 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ohio County Community Center.

June 30, 2008 - July 4, 2008
A week of celebrations with parades, dances, exhibits, games, etc., with the final day of fireworks at the Ohio County Park.