Morehead, Kentucky
Morehead: county seat in Kentucky
About
Morehead is a city located in the county of Muhlenberg in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Morehead
| Population | 7,622 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Muhlenberg County |
| Postal code | 40351 |
| Phone Area Codes | 606 |
| Area | 24.83 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2712,-87.1764 |
| Altitude | 738 feet / 225 meters |
| Capital city | Morehead is capital of Rowan County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1869 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:24:25 (15th April 2026) |
| Weather | 83℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Morehead is located at 37°16'16"N 87°10'35"W (37.2711500, -87.1763800).
Morehead map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind around...
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Official WebsitePeople born in Morehead (6)
People born in Morehead, including musician Amtrac, Olympic wrestler Bryan Hines, Kentucky patron of the arts and philanthropist Lucille Caudill Little, .
More notable people
- Rocky Adkins (American politician) he was born in 04/11/1959
- Danny White (American athletic director) he was born in 01/01/1980
- Kim Davis (American politician) she was born in 17/09/1965
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Morehead, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157304 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Morehead, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Morehead.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Powderly Post Office | Powderly (KY) | 42367 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Morehead, Kentucky county seat in Kentucky with a population of 7,596 people.
Other cities in Muhlenberg County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muhlenberg County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Central City | 5,730 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Greenville | 4,153 | City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States |
| Powderly | 736 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Drakesboro | 494 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Bremen | 188 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| South Carrollton | 181 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Morehead distances to largest Kentucky cities