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. The Eastern Kentucky county of Leslie, with Hyden as its seat and a population of about 10,120, is characterized by its deep hollows and forested mountains, presenting a unique opportunity for land buyers looking for remote, unspoiled terrain ideal for off-grid living and self-sufficiency.