The sharp neo-Western about a quick-draw US Marshal returning to his coal-country home is set in Harlan County, Kentucky – but filmed largely in California, whose hills doubled for the Appalachians.
Where was Justified filmed?
Justified was filmed largely in Los Angeles and California, with scenes in Pittsburgh, standing in for Kentucky.
Every Justified location, explained
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Harlan County – California
The Kentucky hills used the countryside around Los Angeles and California.
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The studios – Santa Clarita
Interiors were built at studios in Santa Clarita near Los Angeles.
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Pittsburgh – some scenes
Some scenes used Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Kentucky – the setting
The show is set in the coal country of Harlan County, Kentucky.
Planning a visit
The hills around Los Angeles – which doubled for Kentucky – are accessible, filmable country.
Justified Fun Facts
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Kentucky filmed in California The coal-country show used California hills to double for Harlan.
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Based on Elmore Leonard It draws on the crime writer’s Raylan Givens stories.
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A quick-draw marshal Raylan Givens is famous for his old-fashioned gunslinging.
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Olyphant stars Timothy Olyphant plays US Marshal Raylan Givens.
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A coal-country feud The show is steeped in Kentucky’s mining communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Justified filmed?
Largely in Los Angeles and California, with scenes in Pittsburgh, standing in for Kentucky.
Is it set in California?
No – it’s set in Harlan County, Kentucky, but filmed largely in California.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Los Angeles area is accessible.
Who stars in it?
Timothy Olyphant.
When did it start?
2010.
