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

  • Morehead’s Greensinks Project Gains Statewide Attention July 24, 2025 Morehead’s “Greensinks” Project Gains Statewide Attention as Model for Flood Mitigation MOREHEAD, KY – July 24, 2025 — What began as a brainstorming session between local officials, and a state water coordinator has grown into a potential model for sustainable flood mitigation across Eastern Kentucky. In late 2022, Dr. Brian… Read More
  • City of Morehead Earns Two Top Honors at 2025 Kentucky Main Street Awards July 7, 2025 City of Morehead Earns Two Top Honors at 2025 Kentucky Main Street Awards Battson‑Oates Commons named “Best Outdoor Space”; Holbrook Drugs’ Jennifer Anderson recognized as “Outstanding Main Street Partner.” MOREHEAD, Ky. (July 7, 2025) The Kentucky Main Street Association (KMSA) has honored the City of Morehead with two of its highest 2025 awards,… Read More
  • City Hall Offices will be closed July 4 in observance of the holiday June 30, 2025 The City of Morehead Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the national holiday. Trash Pick-Up scheduled for Friday, will be picked up on Thursday, July 3, 2025. If you have an emergency, please contact 911. The Annual Freedom Fest festivities will… Read More