McLean County, Administrative county seat in western Kentucky, United States.
Description
McLean County is an administrative county in western Kentucky with Calhoun serving as its county seat. The area stretches along the northern bank of the Green River and functions as the regional administrative center.
History
The county formed in 1854 from portions of Daviess, Ohio, and Muhlenberg Counties. Its location along water transportation routes contributed to its development as an administrative center.
Culture
The Green River Lock and Dam system in Calhoun reflects the county's connection to water transportation and agricultural development in Kentucky.
Practical
The county is accessible via Kentucky Route 81, which connects Calhoun to Owensboro to the north and Central City to the south. This main highway provides the primary link to neighboring towns and regions.
Did you know?
The city underwent multiple name changes from Rhoadsville to Fort Vienna before settling on Calhoun, distinct from South Carolina senator's spelling.
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