Morehead, Kentucky is the seat of Rowan County. It was named in honor of Governor James T. Morehead. It was the site of the Rowan County War, which began in 1880 and lasted several years and killed at lease a score of people and wounded more than 100. The "war" began as an election day brawl in a bar and led to numerous gunfights that day.
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Offers a profile of the city and information on public services such as transit, fire and alcohol control. - City of Morehead
http://www.moreheadrowan.org/moreheadcity/
Features information on local camping, water sport and other things to see and do in the city. - Morehead Tourism Commission
http://www.moreheadtourism.com/
Presents a history of the county from 1856 to the modern day with photos of the city’s businesses and buildings. - Rowan County Kentucky History
http://www.kentuckystewarts.com/RowanCounty/RowanCountyHistory.htm