Greenup is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Greenup County, Kentucky, United States, located at the confluence of the Little Sandy River with the Ohio River. Landmarks include Greenup County, Ashland Regional Airport and South Portsmouth–South Shore station. Greenup is the birthplace of Jesse Stuart, writer from Kentucky.
Greenup, Kentucky gifts and souvenirs: 42 designs made from Greenup's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $99. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Greenup Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Greenup Landmarks Photo Poster | from $40 |
| Greenup Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Greenup Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Greenup Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Greenup Town Line Mug | from $26 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 4 styles
Nine local landmarks, archival matte
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
Six local landmarks as instant photos on kraft paper
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos, 11 oz ceramic
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Large-letter postcard art on a sturdy tote
Foam-front trucker, printed (not embroidered) with local photos
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
Six local landmarks as instant photos, soft fleece 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
The town's earliest Sanborn fire-insurance map, drawn building by building and hand-coloured, from the Library of Congress
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
Population 2010: 1,188 → 2020: 1,095
From Wikidata (CC0).
Greenup was laid out in 1803 and 1804 by Robert Johnson, a pioneer and legislator who owned the land. Upon the formation of Greenup County (named for the former congressman Christopher Greenup, who later served as governor) out of land separated from Mason County, Johnson's settlement was chosen to be the seat of government and adopted the name "Greenupsburg". Its post office was erected on July 1, 1811. The state assembly formally established the town on February 4, 1818, and incorporated the city thirty years later on February 29, 1848. The name was shortened to "Greenup" on March 13, 1872, partially to avoid confusion with Greensburg.
On August 14, 1829, an event known as the Greenup Slave Revolt occurred when a group of fifty-five enslaved individuals, who were forcibly marching, broke free from their chains near Tygarts Creek and began to attack their oppressors. In the struggle, two slaves were killed, while sixteen were able to escape. All escapees were eventually recaptured, and six of the slaves faced murder charges in Greenup, in which on October 6, they were found guilty. On November 20, four of the slaves were publicly hanged. However, the other two were eventually pardoned on April 28, 1830.
Around 1865 the Eastern Kentucky Railway Company established its headquarters, rail yard, and depot at Riverton or eastern Greenup.
The Ohio River flood of 1937 brought devastation to Greenup and many other towns along the river. Some people left the area permanently, with the population of Greenup showing a decline of 5.5% in the 1940 census.
Greenup is one of three county seats in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to share its name with its county; the other two being Harlan and Henderson.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Greenup, Kentucky, revision 1378798868 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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12 free coloring pages of Greenup, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Greenup's population was 1,095 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 1,188 in 2010.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Greenup County
Little Scioto River
Little Sandy River