Situated in the far Western corner of Kentucky, Carlisle County, with Bardwell as its seat, offers a tranquil setting with abundant agricultural land. This smaller county provides an intimate community feel and affordable acreage, perfect for those seeking peaceful seclusion and farming potential. Clinton County is a rural county in south-central Kentucky along the Cumberland River. Known for affordable land prices, minimal zoning restrictions, and strong agricultural use, Clinton County is popular with homesteaders and off-grid buyers. County seat: Albany.