Greenup, Kentucky

About Greenup

Set in the northeastern part of Kentucky, Greenup is a small town with an estimated population of 1,079.

Officially, Greenup is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 511 residents per square mile.

📰 Greenup News Today

• Jo Ann Reed Obituary | Wright's Funeral Home | Greenup, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Portsmouth JV Football @ Greenup County MaxPreps · Aug 18
• Three people airlifted to hospital after crash in Greenup County WSAZ · Aug 9
• Montgomery County vs Greenup County Football - Oct 30, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
• Charles Lee Blevins Sr Obituary (2026) - Greenup, KY - Music Family Funeral Home - Greenup Legacy obituary · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Greenup Unique

• 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Greenup

• Gerber's — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Greenup

• 🏞️ Greenbo Lake State Resort Park · National Park reviews ★
• Belwood Picnic Shelter reviews ★
• Greenup City Park reviews ★
• Jesse Stuart State Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Our Lady of Fatima Shrine reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Greenup

• Greenup County Area Technology Center
• Greenup County High School
• Greysbranch Elementary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Greenup

🏘️ Nearby Communities