Knott County, Administrative division in Eastern Kentucky, United States.
Knott County covers 353 square miles of land with rolling hills, forests, and streams across the Appalachian region of Kentucky.
The Kentucky State Legislature established Knott County in 1884, forming its territory from parts of Breathitt, Floyd, Letcher, and Perry counties.
The Hindman Settlement School in the county seat maintains traditional Appalachian crafts, music, and storytelling through educational programs.
The county provides public transportation services between Hindman and Hazard through LKLP Community Action Partnership for residents without personal vehicles.
The county contains sections of habitat supporting the largest wild elk population found east of the Mississippi River in North America.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: May 5, 1884
Capital city: Hindman
Shares border with: Magoffin County, Floyd County, Pike County, Letcher County, Perry County, Breathitt County
Website: http://knottky.com
GPS coordinates: 37.35000,-82.95000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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