Edmonson County is home to Mammoth Cave National Park. Brownsville serves as the county seat for this sparsely populated county known for cave country tourism, affordable land, and minimal development pressure. Nestled in Kentucky's Eastern region, Knox County, with its seat in Barbourville and a population around 31,145, offers rolling hills and access to Daniel Boone National Forest, ideal for those seeking rugged, natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation on their land.