Morgan County | |
|---|---|
 Morgan County courthouse in West Liberty | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′N 83°16′W / 37.92°N 83.26°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | December 7, 1822 |
| Named for | Daniel Morgan |
| Seat | West Liberty |
| Largest city | West Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 384 sq mi (990 km2) |
| • Land | 381 sq mi (990 km2) |
| • Water | 2.7 sq mi (7 km2) 0.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 13,726 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 14,283  |
| • Density | 36/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | morgancounty |
Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,726.[1] Its county seat is West Liberty.[2] The county is among the dry counties, which means that the sale of alcohol is restricted or prohibited.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.