Butler County is a rural South Central Kentucky county centered on Morgantown. Known for the Green River, affordable land, minimal zoning restrictions, and a quiet rural lifestyle popular with homesteaders. 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.