McCreary County, Kentucky
Stearns Real Estate and Local Guide
Stearns is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McCreary County, built in 1902 as the hub of the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company. It now serves as a gateway town to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Stearns best.
About the area
Living in Stearns, KY
Founded in 1902 by Justus S. Stearns, a Ludington, Michigan businessman, as the center of a coal and lumber empire.
The housing market
Homes in Stearns
- About 87% of housing units are owner-occupied, a high homeownership rate.
- About 81% of housing is single-family homes.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Stearns home
Big South Fork Scenic Railway
Heritage railroad running through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
McCreary County Museum
Museum in the 1907 Stearns Coal and Lumber Company headquarters
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
National recreation area reached from Stearns for hiking, rafting, and the Blue Heron mining camp
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.