Map of Morgan County, Kentucky

Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,726. Its county seat is West Liberty. The county is among the dry counties, which means that the sale of alcohol is restricted or prohibited.

Morgan County overview:
Name:	Morgan County
FIPS code:	21-175
State:	Kentucky
Founded:	December 7, 1822
Named for:	Daniel Morgan
Seat:	West Liberty
Largest city:	West Liberty
Total Area:	384 sq mi (990 km²)
Land Area:	381 sq mi (990 km²)
Total Population:	13,726
Population Density:	36/sq mi (14/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:	morgancounty.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Morgan County location map. Where is Morgan County?

Morgan County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Morgan County. — Location of Morgan County in the the United States.

Morgan County location on the Kentucky map. Where is Morgan County. — Location of Morgan County in Kentucky.

History

Morgan County was formed on December 7, 1822, from portions of Bath County and Floyd County. It was named for Daniel Morgan, a distinguished general in the American Revolutionary War.

During the Civil War, Morgan County was almost solidly pro-confederate, donating dozens of men to the 5th KY Infantry (CSA).

Morgan County was hit by an EF3 tornado on March 2, 2012, which cost the lives of six people and injured many others. Following the tornado, Morgan County’s population decreased, but the county seat still has a strong population for a small town.

Morgan County had begun building a new court house in 2011, but the tornado delayed its construction to late 2013.

Morgan County Road Map

Morgan CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Morgan County, Kentucky. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Morgan CountyMap — Morgan Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 384 square miles (990 km), of which 300 square miles (780 km) is land and 2.7 square miles (7.0 km) (0.7%) is water.