Estill County, County administration in Kentucky, United States.
Estill County spreads across eastern Kentucky with the Kentucky River flowing through its central region, surrounded by rolling hills and natural landscapes.
The county was established in 1808 and named after Captain James Estill, who lost his life during the Battle of Little Mountain in the American Revolution.
The Mountain Mushroom Festival takes place in Irvine during April's last weekend, celebrating the regional morel mushrooms that grow throughout the county.
The county seat of Irvine manages governmental operations and provides public services to over 14,000 residents according to the 2020 census data.
The Fitchburg Furnace, measuring 81 feet tall, stands as one of the largest dry-stone masonry structures in the world and represents the county's industrial past.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: January 27, 1808
Capital city: Irvine
Shares border with: Powell County, Lee County, Jackson County, Madison County, Clark County
Website: http://estillcountyky.net
GPS coordinates: 37.69000,-83.96000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:22
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