Powell County, Kentucky
Powell County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,129. Its county seat is Stanton. The county was formed January 7, 1852, by Kentucky Governor Lazarus W. Powell from parts of Clark, Estill, and Montgomery counties. It is no longer a dry county as of 2018. Powell County is home to Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, two of Kentucky's most important natural areas and ecotourism destinations, as well as the Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.6%) is water. Adjacent counties Montgomery County (north) Menifee County (northeast) Wolfe County (southeast) Lee County (south) Estill County (southwest) Clark County (northwest) National protected area Daniel Boone National Forest (part) Government The Powell County courthouse is located at 525 Washington St in Stanton. County Judge-Executive: Eddie Barnes County Clerk: Jackie Everman Sheriff: Danny Rogers Coroner: Megan Wells Curtis Jailer: Teddy Lacy County Attorney: Robert King Circuit Clerk: Brian King County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): Carmen Rogers County Surveyor: Vacant EMS Director: Nathan Hall Demographics 2000