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. The Bluegrass region's Lincoln County, with Stanford as its seat and a population around 24,495, offers a blend of historic charm and rolling pastureland, making it an attractive location for land buyers seeking the quintessential Kentucky landscape with access to amenities and a strong sense of community.