text: Tour | Explore Johnson County, Kentucky | ExploreKYHistory
  Formed in 1843, Johnson County is located in eastern Kentucky along the Big Sandy River.
  Johnson County has a rich history to explore including the improbable story of Jennie Wiley, important Civil War action, and much more.
  We hope you find this app helpful in exploring the people, places, and stories of Johnson County.
  Historical Marker #735 in Johnson County commemorates Jenny (Jennie) Wiley and her daring escape from the Native Americans who held her captive for nearly a year. Virginia Sellards Wiley was born about 1760 in Pennsylvania. When Jennie was a small…
  Historical Marker #1126 commemorates the town of Paintsville, the county seat of Johnson County. Located at the junction of the Big Sandy River and Paint Creek, the first Anglo visitors arrived in 1750, when Dr. Thomas Walker led an expedition into…