Jefferson County encompasses Louisville, Kentucky's largest metro area. Urban density transitions quickly to rural acreage in the south and east, offering diverse land opportunities from suburban lots to working farms. Embrace the great outdoors in McCreary County, Eastern Kentucky, with Whitley City as its county seat. This county of approximately 17,000 residents is a gateway to Daniel Boone National Forest, offering unparalleled opportunities for hunting, hiking, and building a secluded cabin or homestead.