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Lee County
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Lee County
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Kentucky
,
United States
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Overview of Lee County
Name:
Lee County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky
,
United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in east-central Kentucky, about 80 km (50 mi) southeast of Lexington; County Seat: Beattyville.
History (GNIS):
Established in 1870, likely named for Robert E Lee (1807-1870), Confederate Army General. (KY-T1/p168)
County Seat:
Beattyville
Coordinates:
Latitude:
37.6000862
37° 36' 00.3"
N
Longitude:
-83.6999148
83° 41' 59.7"
W
Population:
7,422
Elevation:
230 m
Surrounding Counties:
Wolfe
NE
Breathitt
E
Owsley
S
Jackson
SW
Estill
NW
Powell
N
Histopolis Place ID:
934368478
Updated May 6, 2020