Calhoun is the seat of McLean County, on the north bank of the Green River, with 725 residents at the 2020 census. KY 81 is Main Street, running 21 miles north to Owensboro and 23 miles south to Central City. Captain Henry Rhoads laid it out in 1784 and 1785 as Rhoadsville, near the Long Falls of the Green River, and his brother Solomon built a protective fort. It won the county seat in 1854 over Rumsey and is part of the Owensboro metropolitan area.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to Calhoun, the McLean County seat, 21 miles south of Owensboro on KY 81. Calhoun lots are small, so a 10-yard ($250–$350) or 15-yard ($300–$450) fits best, and a full house cleanout fits a 20-yard ($400–$550).

Calhoun at a glance

• Roads: KY 81 (Main Street), KY 256 toward Beech Grove and KY 136, which also runs southeast to Livermore.
• River: the Green River, with Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam #2.
• Population: 725 (2020), down from a 1980 peak of 1,080.
• Names: Rhoadsville, Fort Vienna, Calhoon and then Calhoun.
• ZIP code: 42327.
• Notable person: Glover H. Cary, a congressman.

Courthouse-town work

The McLean County Courthouse anchors the center, and law offices, county offices and small shops are nearby. A cleanout between tenants usually fills a 15-yard. Because the town covers under a square mile, driveways are short; a 10-yard or 15-yard fits better than a long container.

River-edge properties

Homes near the Green River can flood. Wet carpet and drywall are heavy, so read the storm page before you pick a size.

A sample Calhoun job

An heir clears an old house near the courthouse. The furniture, carpet and cabinets go into one 20-yard at $400 to $550.

McLean County at a glance

The Kentucky legislature formed McLean County on February 6, 1854, from parts of Daviess, Ohio and Muhlenberg counties, and named it for Judge Alney McLean, the founder of Greenville. The population peaked at 13,241 in 1910 and was 9,152 in 2020. It is a dry county and part of the Owensboro metropolitan area. The Green River crosses it from southeast to northwest and is navigable through the county. Bridges cross at Calhoun, at Livermore, east of Island and west of Beech Grove.

Historic sites

The Griffith-Franklin House at 207 West 2nd Street was listed on the National Register in 1975. The Austin Site, an archaeological site on the Green River, is part of the Green River Shell Middens National Historic Landmark. If you dig on a riverbank lot and uncover shells in large quantities, bones or artifacts, stop and call the Kentucky Heritage Council before disposing of anything. The Battle of Sacramento Battlefield, at the junction of KY 81 and KY 85, was listed in 1998.

Schools and the county seat

The county has a single school district of about 1,300 students. McLean County High School has about 400 students and graduated its first class in 1973. Elementary schools are in Calhoun, Livermore and Sacramento. The courthouse and its offices are in Calhoun, and law and government work keep the square active.

Why the layout helps

Calhoun covers less than 0.7 square mile, so most addresses are a short distance from Main Street. That also means the container location is often the street or a shared lot. Choose a 10-yard or 15-yard if there is any doubt about space.

Prices

Because Calhoun lots are compact, the 10-yard ($250 to $350) and 15-yard ($300 to $450) are the common picks, with the 20-yard ($400 to $550) for estate cleanouts. See the cost guide.

Calhoun questions

How far is Calhoun from Owensboro?

Calhoun is 21 miles from Owensboro along KY 81, which is Main Street through the McLean County seat. Deliveries are booked ahead, so call +1 (270) 552-0098 with the address and the size and we will confirm the earliest date for your Calhoun job.

Is Rumsey the same stop?

No. Rumsey is across the Green River from Calhoun and needs its own address. Give us the exact street address for each location, because they are separate stops and the truck must reach the correct bank of the river.

Nearby

Livermore is 9 miles east on KY 136. See the service area page.

More Calhoun Questions

What size dumpster do I need to clear a house near the McLean County Courthouse in Calhoun?

Clearing an older house near the courthouse in Calhoun, with furniture, carpet and cabinets, typically fits a 20-yard dumpster at $400–$550. A smaller cleanout fits a 15-yard at $300–$450. Tell us the number of rooms and we will confirm the size and weight limit.

Does flooding along the Green River change which dumpster I need in Calhoun?

Yes. Homes near the Green River in Calhoun can flood, and wet carpet and drywall are much heavier than dry material. Choose one size larger than you would for dry debris, such as a 20-yard ($400–$550), and ask us for the weight limit before delivery.

Can a dumpster fit on a small lot in Calhoun, KY?

Calhoun covers under a square mile, so driveways are short. A 10-yard ($250–$350) or 15-yard ($300–$450) fits better than a long container. Measure the width and length of your driveway before booking, and tell us if a tree or wire hangs over the spot.

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