Welcome to Letcher County!
Senior Citizens' Centers Open For Those Without Power
(December 19, 2009) Letcher County Judge-Executive Jim Ward has opened the following Senior Citizens' Centers as emergency shelters for those without power. Back-up generators and auxiliary heaters are in place to provide warmth to those in need. It is suggested that residents bring blankets, pillows and any food items they may desire.
Blackey: 633-0906
Boone Fork: 855-7467
Colson: 855-9977
Ermine: 633-4054
Jenkins: 832-2865
Oven Fork: 633-0015
Letcher County is located in southeastern Kentucky on the Virginia border. Known for our majestic mountains and other natural beauties such as Bad Branch Falls, Little Shepherd Trail, and Fish Pond Lake, Letcher County has more to offer than just what meets the eye.
Letcher County boasts a growing industrial site and willing workforce as well as recreational opportunities including an 18-hole world-class golf course, and friendly neighbors to lend a helping hand. We invite you to come see all that Letcher County has to offer.
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https://www.onecallnow.com/Access/GEO/Default.aspx?G=Isu334CGELy%2b5Ua56b%2fdnA%3d%3d The Linefork-Kingdom Come Chestnut Festival
A celebration of the return of the American Chestnut Tree.
Saturday October 17, 2009 starting at 10 a.m. at the former Kingdom Come Settlement School (Linefork, Letcher County, KY)
Bluegrass music starts at 5 p.m. and features top local bands and a jam session.
Plus workshops on bringing the Chestnut back to Appalachia, a guided tour of Lilly Cornett Woods (old growth forest) and plenty of home cooking.
Linefork is located between Whitesburg and Kingdom Come State Park 16040 Highway 160
For more information contact Larry Jones (606)671-0396
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