Much iron and other ores found her, salt and mineral waters. The main towns are Shepherdsville, Mount Washington and Pittstown. The Paroquet Springs are in this county, and many salt licks. Located on the south-west part of state. It is hilly, the soil is 2nd rate but productive.
Tobacco is the main staple, there are several fine mill streams and Barren River flows here.
The primary towns are Morgantown, Lockport and Roduster. Located on the water of the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers. The portion bordering on the Trade water is undulating and has coal. Principal crops are tobacco, corn, pork and iron. Principle towns are Princeton, Fredonia and Eddyville.