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The Pros and Cons of Living in Harlan, Kentucky

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They go by many names (pluses and minuses, advantages and disadvantages, etc.) but pros and cons are vital to consider when moving. Here's what one local expert report about what they like and dislike about living in Harlan, Kentucky.

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Harlan, Kentucky, could be considered an infamous place, considering its background of violence in the coalfields during the union organizing era of the 1930s, but our county has character and history. Harlan County is home for me and I love the close-knit community and its history. Once the fourth-largest county in the state during the 1940s when the coal industry was at its peak, Harlan County has dropped from almost 80,000 residents to around 28,000 due to the decline in mining. There are some disadvantages to living in a small town, but it has always been home for me. Anyone who enjoys getting away from crowds and enjoying the outdoors would enjoy living here due to our mountains and opportunities for four-wheeling, fishing and hunting.

Jonathan, says: 2020
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