Allen County is a small agricultural county centered on Scottsville near the Tennessee border. Known for affordable acreage, low taxes, tobacco farming heritage, and a tight-knit rural community. Nestled in Kentucky's Eastern region, Knox County, with its seat in Barbourville and a population around 31,145, offers rolling hills and access to Daniel Boone National Forest, ideal for those seeking rugged, natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation on their land.