Johnson County, County administrative division in Kentucky, US.
Johnson County stretches across eastern Kentucky with Paint Creek flowing through its territory and Paintsville serving as the governmental center.
The county emerged on February 24, 1843, when Kentucky authorities established it as an administrative division with Paintsville designated as the county seat.
The Kentucky Apple Festival in Paintsville brings together thousands of visitors each October for music performances, local food, and traditional craft exhibitions.
The county administration operates from Paintsville, providing services to residents through departments including law enforcement, emergency response, and public works.
Paintsville Lake State Park offers recreational facilities while Butcher Hollow preserves the childhood home of country music performer Loretta Lynn.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: February 24, 1843
Capital city: Paintsville
Shares border with: Lawrence County, Martin County, Floyd County, Magoffin County, Morgan County
Website: http://johnsoncountyky.com
GPS coordinates: 37.84000,-82.83000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
Eastern Kentucky Coal Field region
24.4 km
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
16.4 km
U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum
1.6 km
Dewey Lake
14.7 km
Paintsville Lake
6 km
Mayo Mansion
3.2 km
Paintsville Lake State Park
3.6 km
Yatesville Lake State Park
30 km
Mountain Homeplace
3.9 km
Francis M. Stafford House
3.7 km
Samuel May House
18.2 km
Magoffin County Pioneer Village and Museum
23.2 km
First United Methodist Church
3.5 km
Johnson County Public Library
3.5 km
Salyersville National Bank
23.2 km
David McKenzie Log Cabin
8.6 km
Martin Himler House
34.3 km
First National Bank Building
3.6 km
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
20 km
Paintsville City Hall
3.7 km
Paintsville Public Library Building
3.4 km
Foster Hardware
11.5 km
H.B. Rice Insurance Building
3.6 km
Front Street Historic District
19.9 km
Martin County Courthouse
25.7 km
Fitzpatrick-Harmon House
19.7 km
Loretta Lynn's Homeplace
12.7 km
Mine No. 5 Store
11.7 kmReviews
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