Bell County Map, Kentucky
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Bell County, Kentucky
Bell County sits in the southeast corner of Kentucky, right where it meets Tennessee and Virginia. Pineville as the county seat. This place is filled with state parks and WMAs.
It’s named after Joshua Fry Bell, a Kentucky politician. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is partly in Bell County. It’s where Daniel Boone blazed his famous trail.
Coal mining used to be big here, but these days tourism is taking over. Finally, Pine Mountain State Resort Park offers some great views if you’re up for a hike. About 26,000 people call it home.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Bell County |
| County Seat | Pineville |
| Population | Approximately 26,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Pineville, Middlesboro, Fernvale, Fourmile, Balkan |
| Interstates and Highways | US-25E, US-119, KY-66, KY-74 |
| FIPS Code | 21-013 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 361 sq mi (Land: 359 sq mi; Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Clay County (North), Leslie County (Northeast), Harlan County (East), Lee County, Virginia (Southeast), Claiborne County, Tennessee (South), Whitley County (Southwest), Knox County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36.7281° N, 83.6987° W |
| Etymology | Named after Joshua Fry Bell, a U.S. Representative from Kentucky |
| Major Landmarks | Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Wilderness Road State Park |
| Website | Bell County Website |
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