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. Todd County is a Western Kentucky agricultural county centered on Elkton. Dark-fired tobacco, grain farming, and proximity to Hopkinsville and Clarksville make it an affordable option for farmland buyers.