McLean County, Administrative county seat in western Kentucky, United States.
Calhoun stretches along the northern bank of Green River, functioning as the principal administrative center for McLean County's 9,152 residents.
McLean County formed in 1854 from sections of Daviess, Ohio, and Muhlenberg Counties, with Calhoun designated as the county seat.
The Green River Lock and Dam system in Calhoun reflects the county's connection to water transportation and agricultural development in Kentucky.
Kentucky Route 81 connects Calhoun to Owensboro in the north and Central City in the south, providing primary transportation access.
The city underwent multiple name changes from Rhoadsville to Fort Vienna before settling on Calhoun, distinct from South Carolina senator's spelling.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: February 6, 1854
Capital city: Calhoun
Shares border with: Daviess County, Henderson County, Ohio County, Muhlenberg County, Hopkins County, Webster County
Website: http://mcleancounty.ky.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.53000,-87.26000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:46
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