Beattyville, Administrative center in Lee County, Kentucky, United States.
Beattyville stands at the meeting point of the North and South Forks of the Kentucky River, surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest.
The Kentucky General Assembly established the settlement as Beatty in 1851, naming it after Samuel Beatty, before incorporating it as Beattyville in 1872.
The Woolly Worm Festival occurs every October since 1988, featuring local music performances, food vendors, and caterpillar racing competitions.
The Lee County School District operates two main educational facilities: Lee County Elementary School and Lee County Middle High School for grades 6-12.
The Three Forks Regional Jail and educational institutions now lead employment opportunities in this Kentucky River valley town, replacing previous coal mining operations.
Location: Lee County
Inception: 1851
Elevation above the sea: 204 m
Website: http://beattyville.org
GPS coordinates: 37.57720,-83.70970
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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