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McCreary County Map, Kentucky

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McCreary County, Kentucky

McCreary Location Map Kentucky

McCreary County is tucked away in southern Kentucky, right on the Tennessee border. Whitley City is the county seat but it’s not officially a city or town.

The county is mostly a national forest. It’s great for hiking and camping. There’s a cool scenic railway if you want to see the sights without the sweat.

The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is a major attraction. It’s all about adventure and escape. But it’s Daniel Boone National Forest that covers this county.

CategoryDetails
County NameMcCreary County
County SeatWhitley City
PopulationApproximately 17,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesWhitley City, Stearns, Pine Knot, Strunk, Marshes Siding
Interstates and HighwaysUS-27, KY-92, KY-1651
FIPS Code21-147
Total Area (Land and Water)431 sq mi (Land: 427 sq mi; Water: 4 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Pulaski County (North), Laurel County (Northeast), Whitley County (East), Campbell County, Tennessee (Southeast), Scott County, Tennessee (South), Wayne County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7226° N, 84.4838° W
EtymologyNamed after James B. McCreary, a Governor of Kentucky
Major LandmarksBig South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Blue Heron Mining Community, Yahoo Falls
WebsiteMcCreary County Website

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