Morehead, KY
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About Morehead
- • Country singer Dwight Yoakam was born in Pikeville, but spent much of his childhood in Morehead.
- • The Kentucky Folk Art Center, celebrating Appalachian art, is located in Morehead.
- • The arrival of the Lexington and Big Sandy Railroad spurred Morehead's growth in the 19th century.
- • Legend says a tunnel runs beneath downtown, used during Prohibition for bootlegging.
- • The 1939 flood significantly damaged the town, impacting its development.
- • It's named for Governor James Turner Morehead, established in 1856.
- • With around 7,000 residents, it's smaller than many county seats in Kentucky.
- • Sitting at 748 feet, it experiences distinct seasons and occasional flooding.
- • Education and healthcare sectors are major employers in Morehead.
- • Morehead gives off a friendly, small-town feel, steeped in Appalachian tradition.
- • The Cincinnati Reds, a few hours away, offer major league baseball excitement.
- • Morehead State Eagles men's basketball team has a strong rivalry with Eastern Kentucky University.
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Songs About Morehead
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