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

  • Fodder for All- Community Dinners October 29, 2025 Location: Upstairs at Sawstone Brewing Co Main St. | MoreheadWhen: Mondays in November at 5 p.m.Who: Open to everyone. Families, individuals, kids and elders. Free hot meal. No sign-up, no income check, no questions asked- just come eat. Want to volunteer or have questions? Contact Sarah Evans Nickell on FB… Read More
  • RFP Fire Construction Account September 29, 2025 To: Interested Parties RE: City of Morehead, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 Our firm acted as Municipal Advisor in connection with the issuance of certain Bonds for the City of Morehead (the “City”).On behalf of the City we are soliciting quotes for investment of the net construction fund proceeds of… Read More
  • Fire Chief Jeff Anderson Named 2025 Kentucky League of Cities City Employee of the Year September 29, 2025 The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) has named Fire Chief Jeff Anderson of the City of Morehead as the 2025 City Employee of the Year, recognizing his exceptional leadership, innovation and unwavering dedication to public service. Chief Anderson, a 40-year veteran of the fire service, has served as Morehead’s Fire… Read More