McCreary County, Kentucky
McCreary County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,306.[1] Its county seat is Whitley City.[2]
| McCreary County, Kentucky | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | March 12, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Whitley City |
| Largest community | Pine Knot |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
431 sq mi (1,116 km²) 427 sq mi (1,106 km²) 4.1 sq mi (11 km²), 1.0% |
| PopulationEst. - (2018) - Density |
17,408 43/sq mi (17/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.mccrearycounty.com | |
| Named for: James B. McCreary | |
McCreary County, Kentucky Media
Natural Arch, a prominent feature of Daniel Boone National Forest, is located in McCreary County.
References
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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