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. Unearth value in Martin County, Eastern Kentucky, with Inez as its county seat. This less populated area, with around 11,000 residents, presents expansive tracts of land rich in natural beauty, ideal for those seeking seclusion and a connection to Appalachian landscapes.