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. Metcalfe County is a small rural county centered on Edmonton in South Central Kentucky. Among the most affordable land markets in the state, with rolling hills, creek bottoms, and a strong agricultural tradition.