Wurtland, KY

united states

Wurtland sits on the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, connected by US Route 23 which runs north to Portsmouth, Ohio and south to Ashland. From I-64, take Exit 185 near Grayson and follow US 23 north about 25 miles. The city occupies a strategic spot along the Kentucky-Ohio border where river commerce once thrived. The historic Wurtland School, a distinctive brick building, stands as a testament to the community's early 20th-century commitment to education.