Education is a top priority in McCreary County. Great
strides have been achieved over the past few years to
advance the quality and availability of our education
system. Presently there are three head start programs,
three elementary schools, one middle school and one
central high school.
For secondary education needs, our county is very proud
of the McCreary Center which is an extension of Somerset
Community College. After several expansions, the school
now has over 300 students enrolled from McCreary and
surrounding counties. McCreary Center offers a video
conferencing lab, a computer lab, a multi-purpose art
room, a library resource center as well as numerous
regular classrooms
Golf, swimming, camping, hiking, boating, fishing,
hunting and other athletic events are among the many
popular activities of our residents. With a major
portion of the Big South Fork National River and
Recreational Area located in our county boundaries and
Lake Cumberland located within a 30 minute drive,
opportunities abound for outdoor fun while enjoying our
beautiful, natural scenery.
The McCreary County Chamber of Commerce was started on
June 18, 1979 and advances well being of the business
community by supporting and promoting local businesses.
The Chamber promotes economic development along with
historic preservation activities, while helping to
insure the vitality and quality of life in McCreary
County.
We are proud of our county and excited about potential
growth opportunities on the horizon. We have always been
boastful of the strong work ethic of our labor force. No
challenge is too great. These are a few reasons why we think
our community is a great place to live and certainly an
attraction to new businesses. Please check us out and I'm
sure you'll also want to become part of our great community,
McCreary County.
