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 |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Named for | John Rowan |
| Seat | Morehead |
| Largest city | Morehead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 286 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Land | 280 sq mi (700 km2) |
| • Water | 6.5 sq mi (17 km2) 2.3% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 23,333 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 24,583 |
| • Density | 82/sq mi (31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www.moreheadrowan.org /rowancounty |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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