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. Letcher County, in Eastern Kentucky and with Whitesburg as its seat, supports a population of approximately 21,553 and is deeply rooted in Appalachian culture, offering land with stunning mountain vistas and the potential for establishing a homestead amidst breathtaking natural scenery.