Greenup County drapes the southern bank of the Ohio River with a mix of river-town energy and easygoing, tree-lined neighborhoods. Communities like Russell and Flatwoods offer quick commutes to job centers in Ashland and across the river in Portsmouth, while local shops, ballfields, and parks keep day-to-day life convenient and close to home.
Outdoors, the county is a standout. Anglers and hikers gravitate to Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, where the water, trail network, and lodge make weekend plans effortless. The park’s official site details year-round events and amenities at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. History buffs cross the covered span at Bennett’s Mill Covered Bridge, one of Kentucky’s most photographed landmarks, celebrated by Kentucky Tourism. For quiet trails and wildlife viewing, the Jesse Stuart Nature Preserve, managed by Kentucky Nature Preserves, puts you in the footsteps of the famed local author.
Families appreciate the strong school options, including Greenup County Schools, Russell Independent, and Raceland-Worthington Independent, alongside story times, makerspaces, and research help at the Greenup County Public Library. County services are centralized and easy to navigate through Greenup County Government. Gardeners and small-acreage owners tap the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension—Greenup County for classes, soil testing, and seasonal know-how.
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