Barren County is a South Central Kentucky agricultural hub centered on Glasgow. Mammoth Cave National Park borders the county, and the area offers some of the most affordable productive farmland in the state. The Eastern Kentucky county of Leslie, with Hyden as its seat and a population of about 10,120, is characterized by its deep hollows and forested mountains, presenting a unique opportunity for land buyers looking for remote, unspoiled terrain ideal for off-grid living and self-sufficiency.