Letcher County, Kentucky
Whitesburg Real Estate and Local Guide
Whitesburg is the seat of Letcher County in the Eastern Kentucky coalfield, set in the North Fork Kentucky River valley near the Virginia border and long known as a center of Appalachian culture and media. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Whitesburg best.
About the area
Living in Whitesburg, KY
Home of Appalshop, a nationally recognized Appalachian media and arts center founded in 1969.
The housing market
Homes in Whitesburg
- About 51% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 56% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $111,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Whitesburg home
Appalshop
Nonprofit media, arts and education center founded in 1969, based in downtown Whitesburg
The Mountain Eagle
Weekly newspaper founded in 1907, known for coverage of strip mining and local politics
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church
Stone church built in 1934 by Italian immigrant stonemasons
Riverside Park
Riverside park in town that hosts annual community festivals
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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.