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Owsley County Map, Kentucky

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Owsley County, Kentucky

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Owsley County is tucked away in eastern Kentucky. It’s where the mountains hide some of the prettiest hollows in the state.

The county’s big draw is its natural beauty, which includes a big chunk of Daniel Boone National Forest. It’s great for hiking and camping in the surrounding forests.

The county is crossed by Kentucky Route 11 and 28, winding through the rugged Appalachian hills that define the landscape. Owsley County is a place where the mountains are the a way of life.

CategoryDetails
County NameOwsley County
County SeatBooneville
PopulationApproximately 4,200
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBooneville, Lerose, Island City, Vincent, Pebworth
Interstates and HighwaysKY-11, KY-30, KY-28
FIPS Code21-189
Total Area (Land and Water)198 sq mi (Land: 197 sq mi; Water: 1 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Lee County (North), Breathitt County (East), Perry County (Southeast), Clay County (South), Jackson County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4284° N, 83.6876° W
EtymologyNamed after William Owsley, a Governor of Kentucky
Major LandmarksDaniel Boone National Forest, Owsley County Courthouse, Sag Hollow Golf Club

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