Hyden is a city in Leslie County of Kentucky. It is the county seat. It covers a total area of 0.8 sq miles. Major attractions include Buckhorn Lake State Resort Pk and Willie Begley Memorial RV Park. The city hosts local events like the Mary Breckinridge Festival. Among the biggest companies in Hyden are Leslie County News, and World Financial Corp. The biggest schools here are University of Kentucky and Leslie County High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Hyden is the Breckinridge Memorial Park. Famous persons from Hyden include actor John Hensley and NFL quarterback Tim Couch.