Paintsville is a city in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 4,132 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Johnson County.
Paintsville serves as the county seat of Johnson County. It is located along the mouth of Paint Creek at the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. Originally called Paint Lick Station, the town was established in 1834, after being laid out in 1826. Paint Lick Station was referred to in military dispatches as early as 1780. Paint Creek and Paintsville were named in reference to drawings found on trees, believed to be drawn by Native Americans. It is believed that the post office was originally known as Paint Creek, but was renamed to Paintsville before 1843. The founder of the town is acknowledged to be William Henry Dixon.
The Civil War found Johnson County Fiscal Court passing an ordinance barring both Union and Confederate flags from being flown. This was quickly repelled when then Colonel James A. Garfield marched his brigade on the city of Paintsville.
Paintsville is rapidly growing. This is due in part to some business developments in the past few years, as well as growing tourist interest. The Kentucky State Apple Festival is
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