Kentucky is located 540 kilometres (336 mi) by rail from Sydney in Sandon County on the Northern Tablelands.

[1] On 25 May 1870 Alexander Binning Walker, a rural lock-up keeper, chased, confronted and killed the infamous bushranger Fred Ward, alias Captain Thunderbolt, at Kentucky Creek, Uralla.

The total orchard area which was planted with apples, pears, prunes, plums and cherries was 1,200 acres (4.9 km2).

The district now has several well-known Merino sheep studs and produces some top super fine wool, as well as quality beef cattle.

A boutique distillery and brewery (Dobson's),[4] a fine-dining restaurant (Pinot)[5] and a sophisticated nightclub (The Speakeasy)[6] together comprise Eastview Estate,[7] developed since 2009 immediately to the north-east of the village.