Welcome to Letcher County in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains! Letcher County offers breathtaking overlooks, biking and hiking trails, horseback riding on the Pioneer Horse Trail …

Its county seat is Whitesburg [2], population 1,600. The county, founded in 1842, is named for Robert P. Letcher, Governor of Kentucky from 1840-1844 [4]. It is a dry county, with the only …

Under this form, the county board of commissioners appoints an administrator who serves at its pleasure. That individual may be vested with a broad range of powers, including the authority …

Municipalities In addition to the County government, Letcher County is home to three independent City governments. These cities are Whitesburg, Jenkins, and Neon.

Whether you are hiking along the Pine Mountain Trail State Park or listening to music at the Mountain Heritage Festival, you will enjoy your time in Letcher County. Whether you come by …

Kentucky sheriff's collect property taxes for the state, county, school districts, and sometimes cities if the sheriff has contracted with them for this service.

Please select from the links below to learn more about the departments and agencies within the Letcher County Local Government. Animal Control Litter Control PRIDE Coordinator Recycling …

The Letcher County Fiscal Court is responsible for the administration and operation of the county government. The Court is comprised of five magistrates, one from each district, and the …

The lake is home to freshwater jellyfish and a resident trout population, as well as bass, catfish and other Kentucky species. Petroleum-powered boat engines are prohibited, but at 45 acres, …

This Ordinance requires all households in Letcher County to participate and sign up with the local garbage collection program. This Ordinance is mandatory in nature and requires that all …