Greenup County, Administrative county in northeastern Kentucky, United States
Greenup County is an administrative division in northeastern Kentucky that stretches along the Ohio River. The landscape combines rolling hills and valleys with flatter terrain near the riverbank, where industrial activity has developed.
The county was established on December 12, 1803 by the Kentucky General Assembly and named after Christopher Greenup. The city of Greenup was designated as its administrative seat.
The Greenup County School District operates multiple educational facilities, serving students from Greenup, Wurtland, South Shore, and surrounding rural communities.
U.S. Highway 23 serves as the primary transportation route and connects various cities while following the Ohio River northward toward the state border. This route provides the main orientation for exploring the area.
The county maintains a Work Ready Community certification, indicating to employers the presence of qualified workers through educational and training programs.
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