Cannonsburg, Kentucky

About Cannonsburg

Cannonsburg, KY is a small unincorporated community located in northeastern Kentucky.

Officially, Cannonsburg is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.74 square miles.

📰 Cannonsburg News Today

• Woman airlifted from parking lot crash involving Boyd County Sheriff's Office cruiser WCHS · Jul 1
• Construction moves down the stretch to opening day at Sandy Ridge in Kentucky - Charleston Gazette-Mail Charleston Gazette-Mail · Jul 3
• Cannonsburg, KY MSN · Apr 17
• Susan A. Stanley Obituary (2026) - Ashland, KY - Steen Funeral Home - 13th Street Chapel Legacy obituary · Mar 2
• Kathy Nunley Obituary (2026) - Ashland, KY - Steen Funeral Home - 13th Street Chapel Legacy obituary · Dec 31

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Cannonsburg Unique

• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in northeastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cannonsburg

• Waffle House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Malibu Jack's · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Cannonsburg

• Boyd County Central School
• Ramey-Estep High School
• Star Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Cannonsburg

🏘️ Nearby Communities