Greenup County Map, Kentucky
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Greenup County, Kentucky
Greenup County is way up in northeastern Kentucky, almost where Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky all shake hands. The Ohio River forms its northern border, perfect for those who like their state lines wet.
Greenup is the county seat, located along the Ohio River to the east. It was named after the governor who never actually lived there (nice try, guys).
The county’s proud of its covered bridges. They’ve even got a festival for them. And if you’re a fan of country music, you might know Greenup County as the birthplace of Billy Ray Cyrus. Achy Breaky Heart, anyone?
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Greenup County |
| County Seat | Greenup |
| Population | Approximately 35,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Greenup, Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, South Shore |
| Interstates and Highways | US-23, KY-1, KY-2 |
| FIPS Code | 21-089 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 354 sq mi (Land: 344 sq mi; Water: 10 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Boyd County (Southeast), Carter County (Southwest), Lewis County (West), Scioto County, Ohio (North), Lawrence County, Ohio (East) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.5662° N, 82.8343° W |
| Etymology | Named after Christopher Greenup, a Kentucky Governor |
| Major Landmarks | Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Jesse Stuart State Nature Preserve |
| Website | Greenup County Website |
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