Johnson County Map, Kentucky
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Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County is tucked away in eastern Kentucky. Paintsville is the county seat and is home to the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum.
The county’s got some nice lakes for fishing and boating. There’s a cool old swinging bridge if you’re feeling brave.
The Paintsville Lake State Park has boating, fishing, and hiking. It’s all against a backdrop of rugged mountain beauty. Johnson County is a place where music, history, and natural beauty come together.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Johnson County |
| County Seat | Paintsville |
| Population | Approximately 22,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Paintsville, Van Lear, Hagerhill, Sitka, Staffordsville |
| Interstates and Highways | US-23, KY-40, KY-321 |
| FIPS Code | 21-115 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 264 sq mi (Land: 262 sq mi; Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lawrence County (North), Martin County (East), Floyd County (South), Magoffin County (Southwest), Morgan County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.8140° N, 82.8163° W |
| Etymology | Named after Richard Mentor Johnson, a U.S. Vice President |
| Major Landmarks | Loretta Lynn’s Homeplace, Paintsville Lake State Park, U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum |
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