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
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...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Morehead
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