Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,111. The county seat is Fort Morgan. The county was named after old Fort Morgan, which in turn was named in honor of Colonel Christopher A. Morgan.
Morgan County comprises the Fort Morgan, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.0%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Logan County - northeast
- Washington County - east, southeast
- Adams County - southwest
- Weld County - north, west
Major highways
- 20px Interstate 76
- 20px U.S. Highway 6
- 20px U.S. Highway 34
- 20px State Highway 39
- 20px State Highway 52
- 20px State Highway 71
- 20px State Highway 144
State protected area
- Jackson Lake State Park
Trails and byways
- American Discovery Trail
- Pawnee Pioneer Trails
- South Platte Trail