Irvine, Kentucky was named after Revolutionary War officer William Irvine when Estill County was formed in 1812. The name gave the new county seat credibility before it had history of its own. Many locals know the town well — but not the man behind the name. #kentucky #history #irvine #easternkentucky #appalachia

rvine, Kentucky has long been surrounded by local legends, from Irvin Hill’s lantern sightings to the abandoned Devil’s House near Drowning Creek Road. These stories, shared quietly across generations, continue to shape how locals talk about the town’s wooded hills and hidden places. #kentucky #Appalachia #easternkentucky #irvine #ghoststories