Martin County lies in eastern Kentucky and spans an area of 464 square miles with a population of approximately 12 thousand people and Inez serving as county seat. Martin features numerous outdoor recreation opportunities from camping at Dewey Lake Wildlife Management Area to golfing at Stonecrest Golf course plus various historical landmarks like Newman University Historic District or Pigeonroost State Historic Site. Agriculture remains important part of economy with local farmers typically producing hay ,corn and soybeans.