Letcher County, Administrative county in eastern Kentucky, United States.
Letcher County extends across 878 square kilometers of land with minimal water bodies and contains the city of Whitesburg as its administrative center.
The Kentucky State Legislature established Letcher County in 1842, designating it as an administrative division with Whitesburg as its capital city.
Local government operations center around the Letcher County courthouse, where officials manage civil cases, ordinances, and administrative procedures for the community.
The county maintains a population density of 28 people per square kilometer, with a total population reaching approximately 24,519 residents.
A 2023 incident at the county courthouse resulted in significant changes to local law enforcement leadership and judicial administration procedures.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: 1842
Capital city: Whitesburg
Website: http://www.letchercounty.ky.gov
Shares border with: Pike County, Knott County, Perry County, Harlan County, Wise County
Website: http://letchercounty.ky.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.12000,-82.85000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
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