Welcome to Johnson County Kentucky
Johnson County was the 97th county to be organized in the state. It was formed in 1843, out of parts of Floyd, Lawrence, and Morgan, and named in honor of Col. Richard M. Johnson. It is situated on the waters of Big Sandy river, in the extreme eastern portion of the state; and is bounded N by Lawrence, E by Martin, S by Floyd and Magoffin, and W by Magoffin county. The surface of the county is hilly, interspersed with fertile valleys; the soil sandy, based upon sandstone. Exports - horses, cattle, hogs, lumber, and coal. Several mineral springs are found in the county. The south fork of Big Sandy is navigable for flat-boats and small steamboats, during several months in the year.
Around our County
Have the need to know what is going on and the how's and where's of unraveling your family tree in Johnson County, then you have found the right place. Pull up a chair and enjoy.
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Johnson County Court House P.O. Box 868 Paintsville, KY 41240-0868 (606) 789-2550 |
Kentucky State Vital Records Office
275 East Main Street
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Johnson County Clerk |
| Johnson Co. genealogy links | Johnson County Historical Society | Johnson County Library |
| Johnson Co. Cemeteries | Johnson County Conservation Office | |
| Johnson County Records | County Formation Maps Detailed Co. Maps | County Formation Dates |
| Historical and Genealogical Societies | Paintsville, Johnson Co KY History |
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
| Bunning, Jim Republican KY USS | McConnell, Mitch Republican-KY USS | Rogers, Harold Republican-KY USC 05 |
STATE LEGISLATORS
| Robert Stivers Republican | Hubert Collins Democrat |
TRAVEL and EVENTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY and surrounding areas
| Johnson Co area Hotels | Johnson County Highway Map | Kentucky Tourism | Renfro Valley Events | REUNION 2002 |
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Paintsville-Days Inn 512 South Mayo Trail Paintsville, KY 41240 |
Area Attractions | More info on the Johnson Co area | Mountain Arts Center | |
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Ramada Inn
Paintsville 624 James TrimbleBlvd Paintsville, KY 41240 1-800-951-4242 |
Paintsville Lake State Park | Jenny Wiley Theater and other area attractions, eating places and more! |
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Along US 23 Kentucky
Counties of Boyd, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Letcher and Pike |
| Gambill Mansion, Blaine, Lawrence Co | Samuel May House | US 127 Outdoor Sale | Kentucky State Fair |
Johnson Co Kentucky
A Place to find your family