Calloway County, Kentucky, United States

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Overview of Calloway County

Name:
Calloway County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky, United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in southwestern Kentucky along the boundary with Tennessee, abou 48 km (30 mi) southwest of Hopkinsville; Coutny Seat: Murray.
History (GNIS):
Established in 1822, named for Colonel Richard Calloway (died 1780), who established teh Boonsborough settlement with Daniel Boone. (KY-T1/p46)
County Seat:
Murray
Coordinates:
Latitude:36.633388536° 38' 00.2"N

Longitude:-88.266703488° 16' 00.1"W
Population:
30,735
Elevation:
167 m
Surrounding Counties:
- Trigg NE
- Stewart (Tennessee) SE
- Henry (Tennessee) S
- Weakley (Tennessee) SW
- Graves W
- Marshall N
Histopolis Place ID:
230665331
Updated May 6, 2020