Calloway County, Kentucky
Calloway County is a county located on the southwest border of the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,103. Its county seat is Murray. The county was founded in November 1822 and named for Colonel Richard Callaway, one of the founders of Boonesborough. Calloway County comprises the Murray, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of July 18, 2012 Calloway County is a moist county: the sale of alcohol in the county is prohibited, with the exception of the city of Murray.
Calloway County | |
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Calloway County courthouse in Murray | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
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| Coordinates: 36°37′N 88°16′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| Founded | November 3, 1822 |
| Named for | Richard Callaway |
| Seat | Murray |
| Largest city | Murray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 411 sq mi (1,060 km2) |
| • Land | 385 sq mi (1,000 km2) |
| • Water | 26 sq mi (70 km2) 6.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 37,103 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 38,280 |
| • Density | 90/sq mi (35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | callowaycountyky |
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