Embrace the great outdoors in McCreary County, Eastern Kentucky, with Whitley City as its county seat. This county of approximately 17,000 residents is a gateway to Daniel Boone National Forest, offering unparalleled opportunities for hunting, hiking, and building a secluded cabin or homestead. Find your secluded sanctuary in Spencer County, a North Central Kentucky gem with Taylorsville as its welcoming county seat. Home to nearly 20,000 residents, this county offers picturesque countryside, proximity to Taylorsville Lake State Park, and an ideal setting for those envisioning a peaceful rural existence.