Welcome to Morehead, KY
Morehead is located in Eastern Kentucky, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It was founded in 1854 by Colonel John Hargis and named after James T Morehead, a politician who served as governor of Kentucky from 1834 to 1836
With a population of nearly 7,000, Morehead is home to Morehead State University, one of the Top 25 Universities in the South, Cave Run Lake, an amazing recreational attraction and Eastern Kentucky's largest lake and Rowan County Senior High School, a Top 100 High School in Kentucky.
We are also home to St. Claire Regional Medical Center, which opened its doors on July 1, 1963. Today St. Claire is an integrated health care system known as St. Claire Healthcare, one of the largest employers in the region with 1,200 staff members including more than 100 medical providers and representing 32 medical specialties.
Recent Posts
- Meet Our Team- Fire Chief, Jeff Anderson January 29, 2025 Chief Anderson has been in his role and with the City of Morehead since 2009. Since that time, he helped with the transition of a fully volunteer staff to hiring 6 full time firefighters with additional part time & volunteers. He oversees the ongoing 100 hours plus training for our… Read More
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closings January 17, 2025 City Hall & Non-essential offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Monday & Tuesday garbage routes will be picked up on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Read More
- Morehead Fire Department Rescues Dog January 15, 2025 On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Morehead Fire Department was dispatched to a water rescue event. Dispatched alerted that a dog had fallen through the ice at a pond, and a local man jumped in to rescue the dog. Upon arrival it was reported by Rowan County Sheriff that the man… Read More
