Union County, KY is located at the edge of Lake Cumberland and has a population close to 12,500 people. This area is largely rural but features some popular attractions such as historical sites like Fort Apache or scenic spots like Bald Rock National Wildlife Refuge where visitors can enjoy nature hikes or even camping by night. Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy with tobacco farming still dominating the landscape while smaller numbers are employed in other fields such as woodworking or paper milling.