Rowan County, Kentucky

Rowan County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,333.[1] Its county seat is Morehead.[2]

Rowan County
Rowan County Arts Center (formerly Rowan County Courthouse) in Morehead
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°11′N 83°25′W
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1856
Named forJohn Rowan
SeatMorehead
Largest cityMorehead
Area
  Total286 sq mi (740 km2)
  Land280 sq mi (700 km2)
  Water6.5 sq mi (17 km2)  2.3%
Population
 (2010)
  Total23,333
  Estimate 
(2018)
24,583
  Density82/sq mi (31/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.moreheadrowan.org
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References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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