Morgantown, Kentucky

About Morgantown

Morgantown is a small town in southwestern Kentucky, home to 2,510 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Morgantown is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 754 residents per square mile.

📰 Morgantown News Today

• Amanda Leigh Givens Obituary | Smith Funeral Home | Morgantown, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Morgantown man accused of shooting goats near property WNKY · Aug 14
• Wilma Carter Renfrow Obituary (2026) - Morgantown, KY - Jones Funeral Chapel Inc Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Inszone Insurance Services Expands in Kentucky with Acquisition of Hocker Family Insurance Business Wire · Aug 13
• Inszone Insurance Expands Kentucky Presence With Hocker Family Insurance Acquisition citybiz · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Morgantown Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Morgantown — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Morgantown

• Firehouse Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Morgantown

• Butler Co. Area Technology Center
• Butler County High School
• Butler County Learning Center
• Butler County Middle School
• Morgantown Elementary School
• North Butler Elementary

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

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🗺️ Map of Morgantown

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