McCreary County is located in southeastern Kentucky
and was the last of Kentucky's 120 counties to be formed,
taken from portions of neighboring
Wayne, Whitley and Pulaski Counties.

McCreary is unique among Kentucky's counties
in that it is the only county with no incorporated city.
In other words, the McCreary County Fiscal Court
is the governing body for the whole county.

While no incorporated cities exist within the county,
there are a number of communities including
the county seat, Whitley City, as well as
Pine Knot, Stearns, and Marshes Siding.

McCreary County also boasts a rich culture and heritage
as well as a natural beauty that is unmatched.
In McCreary County, you can experience nature,
hospitality and opportunity unlike anywhere else.  

McCreary County(founded in 1912) was named for
then Kentucky Governor James B McCreary.