McCreary County
County in Kentucky
McCreary County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,888. Its county seat is Whitley City. The county is named for James B. McCreary, a Confederate war soldier and two-time Governor of... Wikipedia
Cities: Whitley City, Stearns, and Pine Knot
County seat: Whitley City
Population: 16,701 (2022)
Area: 431 mi²
Congressional district: 5th
Largest community: Pine Knot
Named for: James B. McCreary