Laurel County, Administrative county in southeastern Kentucky, United States.
Laurel County encompasses 444 square miles of land with rolling hills, woodlands, and farmland within the Appalachian region at 368 meters elevation.
The Kentucky General Assembly established Laurel County on December 21, 1825, by combining portions of Rockcastle, Clay, Knox, and Whitley Counties.
The World Chicken Festival in London draws 250,000 visitors annually to celebrate the county's connection with Kentucky Fried Chicken's origins.
The county seat of London manages administrative services for 62,613 residents while restricting alcohol sales within its city limits since March 2016.
Laurel River Lake provides recreational opportunities within the county borders, surrounded by dense thickets of mountain laurel that inspired its name.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 21, 1825
Capital city: London
Elevation above the sea: 368 m
Shares border with: Jackson County, Clay County, Knox County, Whitley County, McCreary County, Pulaski County, Rockcastle County
Website: https://londonky.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.11067,-84.11780
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:31
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