Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,662.[1] Its county seat is Morehead.[2]
| Rowan County, Kentucky | |
| Map | |
Location in the state of Kentucky | |
Kentucky's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1856 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Morehead |
| Largest City | Morehead |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
286 sq mi (741 km²) 280 sq mi (725 km²) 6.5 sq mi (17 km²), 2.3 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Named for: John Rowan | |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Rowan County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.