Farmers was the first community to develop in Rowan County, settled by Major Jim Brain. In the late 1800's, Farmers had expanded quickly - due to primarily the extensive hardwood forests for the timbering industry and became the largest city in Rowan County. And as quickly as it became the largest city - inevitably the timbering became exhausted and Farmers faded around 1900.

In 1974, Cave Run Lake, the largest man-made lake in Eastern Kentucky, 8,200 acres, was created beginning in the north end of Farmers.

Today, Farmers is becoming a popular attraction with the Daniel Boone National Forest being in the midst and the Muskie Capitol of the South. Come and enjoy our lake at Cave Run. Info is just a click away!

Farmers, Kentucky is a beautiful place to visit!  It is a great place for family vacations, reunions, camping retreats, golfing, horse back riding, fishing, hunting, and boating.  Be sure to visit our lodging & camping section when booking your Farmers, Kentucky lodging plans.

If you prefer camping, Cave Run Lake has several campgrounds available to accomodate Farmers, Kentucky visitors. Boating is very popular throughout the Rowan County area (boat rental is available at the local marinas) as well as fishing and hunting.  If you like Muskie, you'll love fishing Cave Run Lake (near Farmers, KY)!  ATV riding and hiking is also available for those wishing to explore the wildlife of the Farmers and Cave Run Lake area. Be sure to check out White Sulphur ATV Trails.

Many vacationers come here from many parts of Ohio including: Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Cleveland.  The area also is traveled by its fellow Kentuckians from just about everywhere in the state. Farmers, KY is located in Rowan County.

Farmers, KY is a beautiful city to visit.....experience it once and you'll come back!

Cave Run Lake Tourist Map - Click to view