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County Information

The county was formed January 7, 1852, by Kentucky Governor Lazarus W. Powell.
Powell County is home to Natural Bridge State Park and the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, two of Kentucky's most important natural areas and ecotourism destinations, as well as Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve.
Its county seat is Stanton.
Cities and Towns
* Clay City * Stanton
[Source: Wikipedia.org]

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Surrounding Counties

* Montgomery County (north)
* Menifee County (northeast)
* Wolfe County (southeast)
* Lee County (south)
* Estill County (southwest)
* Clark County (northwest)

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