Fayette County is home to Lexington, Kentucky's second-largest city and the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Known for horse farms, rolling pastures, and strong land values, Fayette County offers urban amenities alongside agricultural heritage. County seat: Lexington. In Central Kentucky, Larue County, centered in Hodgenville with a population of approximately 14,633, is renowned as the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, providing a rich historical backdrop and fertile farmland perfect for homesteaders valuing heritage and agricultural potential.