Fayette County is home to Lexington, Kentucky's second-largest city and the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Known for horse farms, rolling pastures, and strong land values, Fayette County offers urban amenities alongside agricultural heritage. County seat: Lexington. In Western Kentucky, Livingston County, with Smithland as its seat and a population of approximately 9,190, is defined by its proximity to the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers, offering unique waterfront and recreational land opportunities for buyers drawn to aquatic activities and scenic views.