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Come enjoy the Appalachian culture with arts and crafts, food and fun with us the first full week in October each year as we host the longest-running festival in Kentucky state history - The Daniel Boone Festival. In 1750, Dr. Thomas Walker built the first house in Kentucky, you can visit a replica at Dr. Thomas Walker State Park located here in Knox County. In 1775 Daniel Boone cut the first trails throughout the region, you can trace his footsteps on the Boone Trace Trails located throughout Knox and surrounding counties. At our civil war park you can stand in the location of the first civil war battle in the state of Kentucky. Along with other first, in 1929 Knox County elected the first female sheriff in the state of Kentucky, Mrs. Jennie Walker. Knox County has plenty to do, visitbarbourvilletourism.comto see all the parks, trails and festivals we have to offer.

Knox County industry has seen growth while many other local economies have not been as fortunate. With ground work being done on a new race track for Keeneland along the northern part of our county and the progress of the Appalachian Wildlife Center to the south of our county it is a great time to be a part of this community. Whether you are looking for a great place to call homeor a place to spend weekends. I invite you to visit us in Knox County.

See you soon!

Mike Mitchell

Knox County Judge-Executive

Solid Waste

Dumpster Days was a highly-successful venture for the Solid Waste department. Over 50 tons of garbage was collected!
Click here for the Solid Waste Department's Facebook page

Drivers License

For more information about the new Real ID drivers license and how it affects you, click here.

Deeds

To file a property deed in Knox County, visit the office of Knox County Clerk Mike Corey on the first floor of the courthouse.
606-546-3568

County Attorney

The County Attorney's office oversees criminal prosecution, child support, protection orders and more.

Occupational Tax Forms

Click here for Occupational Tax information and forms.

District Information

Not sure who your magistrate is? We can help you find out. Click here!

Open Records Requests