Butler County is a rural South Central Kentucky county centered on Morgantown. Known for the Green River, affordable land, minimal zoning restrictions, and a quiet rural lifestyle popular with homesteaders. Discover authentic Appalachian living in Owsley County, an Eastern Kentucky treasure with Booneville as its county seat. Home to a small population of just over 4,400, this county offers rugged, heavily wooded land, perfect for those seeking ultimate privacy, self-sufficiency, and a connection to unspoiled natural beauty.