Phone: 423-609-5913
Email: gro.e1566654366mohps1566654366a@eil1566654366seLYK1566654366
Physical Address: Leslie County High School, 27 Eagle Drive, Hyden, KY 41749 (map)
Mailing Address: ASP Leslie County, General Delivery, Hyden, KY 41749
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASPLeslie
Meet your Leslie County Staff (left to right): Madeline Emery, Center Director; Alex Hitchens, Finance Coordinator; Katie Martin, Operations Coordinator; Grant Vermilya, Volunteer Coordinator
Sleeping Quarters: We will use classrooms in the school for sleeping.
Cafeteria/Kitchens: We will utilize the school’s cafeteria and kitchen.
Showers: There will be outdoor showers provided.
Recreation Space: Outdoor space is a little limited. The cafeteria and lobby of the school can be used for recreation.
Closest Medical Facility: 5 minutes away in downtown Hyden.
One page info sheet about community
History of ASP in the County: ASP has worked in the county at various times in the past. We have started a new partnership with the school in 2017 and will be working in the community for the next few years.
Population: 10,538
Terrain: Mountainous
County Seat: Hyden, KY
Major Employers: Civilian labor force, food services, health care, and coal.
Per Capita Income: $15,558
Percent Living Below Poverty Line: 33.7%
Interesting Facts: Richard Nixon made his first public appearance after resigning the presidency at the Leslie County dedication of a recreation center named for him.
Tourism: Learn more about Leslie County, KY here.