Edmonson County is home to Mammoth Cave National Park. Brownsville serves as the county seat for this sparsely populated county known for cave country tourism, affordable land, and minimal development pressure. Eastern Kentucky's Lee County, with Beattyville as its seat and a population of roughly 6,474, features dramatic landscapes shaped by the Kentucky River and its tributaries, offering secluded parcels for those seeking a private, nature-centric homestead experience.