Letcher County, Kentucky

Letcher County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 25,277. Its county seat is Whitesburg6. The county is named for Robert P. Letcher, Governor of Kentucky 1840-44.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 878 km² (339 mi²). 878 km² (339 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.02% water. Letcher County's natural areas include Bad Branch Falls and the Lilley Cornett Woods.

Related Topics:
U.S. Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Adjacent counties

• Knott County (northwest)
• Pike County (northeast)
• Wise County, Virginia (southeast)
• Harlan County (south)
• Perry County (southwest)