Estill County, Kentucky
Estill County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,163.[1] Its county seat is Irvine[2]
Estill County, Kentucky | |
Map | |
Location in the state of Kentucky | |
Kentucky's location in the U.S. | |
Statistics | |
Founded | 1808 |
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Seat | Irvine |
Largest City | Irvine |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
256 sq mi (663 km²) 253 sq mi (655 km²) 2.5 sq mi (6 km²), 1.0% |
Population - Density |
auto/sq mi (Expression error: Unrecognized word "auto"./km²) |
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: http://www.estillky.com/ | |
Named for: James Estill |
Estill County, Kentucky Media
Morel Mushrooms are commonly found in Estill County in the spring, with Irvine's Mountain Mushroom Festival being dedicated to them.
Fitchburg Furnace located in Estill County. Legacy of 19th century iron industry. Largest charcoal furnace in the world.
Knobs viewed from the Lilly Mountain Nature Preserve in southwestern Estill County
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Estill County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.