Map of Martin County, Kentucky

Martin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,287. Its county seat is Inez. The county was founded in 1870 and is named for Congressman John Preston Martin. Warfield, Kentucky, is the only non-dry city in the county.

Martin County overview:
Name:	Martin County
FIPS code:	21-159
State:	Kentucky
Founded:	September 1, 1870
Named for:	John P. Martin
Seat:	Inez
Largest city:	Inez
Total Area:	231 sq mi (600 km²)
Land Area:	230 sq mi (600 km²)
Total Population:	11,287
Population Density:	49/sq mi (19/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:	www.martincountykentucky.com

Martin County location map. Where is Martin County?

Martin County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Martin County. — Location of Martin County in the the United States.

Martin County location on the Kentucky map. Where is Martin County. — Location of Martin County in Kentucky.

History

Martin County was formed in 1870, and named for congressman John Preston Martin. The county seat was initially located in Warfield, but was moved to Inez due to its more central location in the county.

The county has long been reliant on the coal industry. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson visited Inez, where he announced the launch of the War on Poverty.

Martin County Road Map

Martin CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Martin County, Kentucky. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Martin CountyMap — Martin Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 231 square miles (600 km), of which 230 square miles (600 km) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km) (0.4%) is water. The county’s eastern border is formed by the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River.