Magoffin County, County administration center in Salyersville, Kentucky, US.
Magoffin County extends across 309 square miles of Kentucky land with the Licking River flowing through valleys between forested mountain slopes.
The Kentucky Legislature established Magoffin County on February 22, 1860, by combining territories from Johnson, Floyd, and Morgan Counties.
The county maintains strong educational connections through programs like Rural Internship STEM Experiences at Morehead State University for first-generation college students.
The Magoffin County School District serves students across multiple facilities, focusing on college preparation and career readiness through personalized learning programs.
The county participated in the Kentucky Highlands Project and transitioned from a prominent oil production region to maintaining one operational coal mine at TipTop.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: February 22, 1860
Capital city: Salyersville
Shares border with: Morgan County, Johnson County, Floyd County, Knott County, Breathitt County, Wolfe County
Website: http://magoffincounty.ky.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.70000,-83.06000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
Eastern Kentucky Coal Field region
5.9 km
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
29.7 km
U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum
24.1 km
Dewey Lake
29.5 km
Paintsville Lake
22.2 km
Mayo Mansion
25.7 km
Paintsville Lake State Park
22.8 km
Mountain Homeplace
22.4 km
Francis M. Stafford House
25.6 km
Samuel May House
24.7 km
Robinson Forest
26.3 km
Magoffin County Pioneer Village and Museum
5.7 km
First United Methodist Church
25.4 km
Johnson County Public Library
25.5 km
Salyersville National Bank
5.9 km
David McKenzie Log Cabin
24.1 km
First National Bank Building
25.7 km
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
25.5 km
Paintsville City Hall
26 km
Breathitt County Jail
32.9 km
Paintsville Public Library Building
25.7 km
M.E. Church, South
32.9 km
H.B. Rice Insurance Building
25.6 km
Judge John E. Cooper House
30.5 km
Front Street Historic District
25.4 km
Jackson Commercial District
33 km
Fitzpatrick-Harmon House
25.6 km
Morgan County Courthouse
30 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes