Jackson, KY

united states

Jackson, Kentucky serves as Breathitt County's seat in the Appalachian foothills along the North Fork Kentucky River. Reach it via KY-15 from Hazard or US-421 east-west, about two hours from Lexington through the Mountain Parkway. The town of 2,000 sits among forested ridges in coal country, with limited EV charging available. The Breathitt County Museum operates in an 1890s restored courthouse.