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 | |
| Map of Kentucky highlighting Estill County Location in the state of Kentucky | |
| Map of the USA highlighting Kentucky Kentucky's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1808 |
|---|---|
| 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 Mushroom commonly found in Estill County in the spring.jpg
Morel Mushrooms are commonly found in Estill County in the spring, with Irvine's Mountain Mushroom Festival being dedicated to them.
- Fitchburg Furnace.jpg
Fitchburg Furnace located in Estill County. Legacy of 19th century iron industry. Largest charcoal furnace in the world.
- Knobs in Estill County.jpg
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.
