Morehead, KY

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Morehead, Kentucky sits in the Appalachian foothills about 90 minutes east of Lexington via Interstate 64. Home to Morehead State University, this college town of nearly 7,000 serves as Rowan County's seat. US Route 60 runs through downtown, connecting to the scenic Mountain Parkway that leads to Red River Gorge. The 22-story Cartmell Hall dominates the skyline as eastern Kentucky's tallest building.