Martin County, Administrative county in Eastern Kentucky, US
Martin County extends across 232 square miles of terrain in Eastern Kentucky, featuring forested hills and numerous small communities throughout its boundaries.
The Kentucky General Assembly established Martin County on March 10, 1870, naming it after John Martin, who served in Kentucky state politics.
The residents of Martin County maintain traditions through regular community gatherings, local music performances, and seasonal festivals that highlight regional customs.
The county seat of Inez serves as the central location for government services, including the county courthouse, administrative offices, and public records.
The county's landscape includes multiple streams and elevated ridges, creating a network of valleys that influence the settlement patterns of local communities.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: March 10, 1870
Capital city: Inez
Shares border with: Lawrence County, Wayne County, Mingo County, Pike County, Floyd County, Johnson County
Website: http://martincountykentucky.com
GPS coordinates: 37.80000,-82.52000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:18
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
20.1 km
U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum
28.1 km
Dewey Lake
19.6 km
Coal House
25.7 km
Mayo Mansion
25.4 km
Paintsville Lake State Park
31.2 km
Yatesville Lake State Park
34.9 km
Mountain Homeplace
31.4 km
Cabwaylingo State Forest
23.4 km
Francis M. Stafford House
25.2 km
Samuel May House
26.5 km
First United Methodist Church
25.5 km
Johnson County Public Library
25.4 km
Martin Himler House
8.4 km
First National Bank Building
25.2 km
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
26.9 km
Paintsville City Hall
24.9 km
Paintsville Public Library Building
25.2 km
Foster Hardware
18.1 km
H.B. Rice Insurance Building
25.3 km
Williamson Historic District
25.7 km
Front Street Historic District
26.9 km
Martin County Courthouse
7.6 km
Atkins–Carter House
35.8 km
Fitzpatrick-Harmon House
26.6 km
Loretta Lynn's Homeplace
16.3 km
Mine No. 5 Store
18.6 km
Boldman Bridge
31.1 kmReviews
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