Breathitt County, Kentucky

Breathitt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,878. Its county seat is Jackson, Kentucky. The county was formed in 1839 and was named for John Breathitt who was Governor of Kentucky from 1832 to 1834. Breathitt County was a prohibition or dry county, until a public vote on July 12, 2016 allowed the sale of alcohol.HistoryBreathitt County was formed on February 8, 1839 from portions of Clay County, Estill County and Perry County. It was named after Governor John Breathitt.GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (0.6%) is water.The North and Middle Forks of the Kentucky River pass through the county as the main water sources.Adjacent countiesWolfe County (northwest)Magoffin County (northeast)Knott County (east)Perry County (southeast)Owsley County (southwest)Lee County (west)