The county of Knott is located in Kentucky and was founded in 1884. There are 16,346 residents in Knott who have access to courthouses in Hindman. In general, each county has a full set of courts, from traffic court to superior and appellate court; supreme courts are usually located in the state capital. Kentucky is part of the 6th federal circuit court as well.
There are 777 residents in Hindman, which is 3.4 square miles and 1,115ft above sea level. It was settled in March 23, 1886 and is governed by a Mayor-Council local government.