Floyd County, County administration center in eastern Kentucky, United States
Floyd County covers 396 square miles of land in Kentucky's eastern region, featuring rolling hills, forests, and several incorporated communities within its boundaries.
Founded in December 1799, Floyd County established Prestonsburg as its capital and witnessed significant development through coal mining operations starting in the early 1900s.
The county maintains strong Appalachian traditions through local music performances, storytelling events, and food festivals that reflect the regional mountain heritage.
The Jenny Wiley State Resort Park in Floyd County provides camping facilities, hiking trails, fishing spots, and lodging options for outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
The county experienced a major demographic transformation during the mid-20th century when its population peaked at 50,000 residents due to coal industry employment.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 13, 1799
Capital city: Prestonsburg
Shares border with: Johnson County, Martin County, Pike County, Knott County, Magoffin County
Website: http://floydcountykentucky.com
GPS coordinates: 37.56000,-82.75000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
Pikeville Cut-Through
20.9 km
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
17.8 km
Dewey Lake
19.6 km
Mayo Mansion
29 km
Fishtrap Lake
32.8 km
Francis M. Stafford House
28.5 km
Samuel May House
13.8 km
Robinson Forest
36 km
Fishtrap Lake State Park
32.3 km
Big Sandy Heritage Center
22.2 km
First United Methodist Church
28.7 km
Johnson County Public Library
28.7 km
First National Bank Building
28.7 km
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
11.9 km
Paintsville City Hall
28.8 km
Paintsville Public Library Building
28.8 km
Foster Hardware
24.6 km
H.B. Rice Insurance Building
28.7 km
College Street Historic District
22.3 km
Hindman Historic District
32.3 km
Pikeville College Academy Building
22.2 km
Front Street Historic District
12.1 km
Bolen Building
32.4 km
Pikeville Commercial Historic District
22.4 km
Fitzpatrick-Harmon House
12.2 km
Loretta Lynn's Homeplace
25.2 km
Mine No. 5 Store
23.8 km
Boldman Bridge
12 kmReviews
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