Corydon is a small city in western Henderson County whose Main Street is US 60. It is about 9 miles southwest of Henderson and 13 miles northeast of Morganfield, with 737 residents at the 2020 census. John and William Dorsey settled it in 1849, and John’s wife Patsy named it after the hero of the song “Pastoral Elegy.” It was incorporated in 1867 and was once a coal town.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to Corydon, KY, in western Henderson County on US 60. Corydon lots are small, so most jobs use a 10-yard ($250–$350) or 15-yard ($300–$450), and a barn or full roof takes a 20- or 30-yard.

Corydon at a glance

• Highway: US 60 is Main Street.
• Neighbors: Henderson about 9 miles northeast, Morganfield about 13 miles southwest.
• Population: 737 (2020), down from a 1920 peak of 1,019.
• Area: about half a square mile.
• Landmark: the town water tower.
• Notable people: Happy Chandler, a two-time Kentucky governor and baseball commissioner from 1945 to 1951, and the basketball player and coach Frank Ramsey.

A dense small town

At roughly 1,358 people per square mile, Corydon packs its homes close together. That means short driveways and curbside parking, so choose a 10-yard or 15-yard unless you have a long lot. If the container will have to occupy the street edge, check the permit page.

Coal-town housing

The town’s coal past left small frame houses of the sort built for mining families. Roofs, floors and porches are the typical repairs.

A sample Corydon job

An owner replaces a deck and a fence. Treated lumber and posts fill a 15-yard at $300 to $450.

Henderson County and tobacco

Henderson County was created from Christian County in 1798 and established in 1799. In the 1800s Henderson became the largest dark-tobacco market in the world; around 1880 the city had 17 stemmeries and the county 18. Tobacco production declined through the 20th century. Barns and sheds built for that economy are mostly thin lumber, tin and framing; they go into a container quickly but are bulky, so a 30-yard is often better than a 20-yard even though the weight stays modest.

Happy Chandler and the town’s name

Happy Chandler, who served two non-consecutive terms as Kentucky governor, was born in Corydon in 1898. Patsy Dorsey named the town after the hero of the song “Pastoral Elegy.” At 0.54 square mile it is one of the smallest incorporated places we serve.

The county population

Henderson County had 44,793 residents in 2020, with a median age of 41.2. More than 63 percent live in urban areas, which leaves smaller places like Corydon farther from the services found in the city.

Prices

Corydon lots are small, so most jobs use the 10-yard ($250 to $350) or 15-yard ($300 to $450). A barn or full roof takes the 20-yard ($400 to $550) or 30-yard ($500 to $650); see the cost guide.

Corydon questions

Is Corydon on the way to Henderson?

Corydon lies past Henderson on US 60, about 9 miles southwest of Henderson, so delivery is booked in advance rather than same-day. Call +1 (270) 552-0098 with the address and the size, and we will confirm the date for your Corydon job.

Nearby

Reed and Uniontown are the closest other towns we serve. See the service area page.

More Corydon Questions

What size dumpster fits a small lot in Corydon, KY?

Corydon covers about half a square mile and its homes sit close together, so driveways are short. A 10-yard ($250–$350) or 15-yard ($300–$450) suits most Corydon lots, and a 20-yard ($400–$550) works if you have a long driveway. Measure the space before booking.

How do I dispose of an old tobacco barn in Corydon?

Old barns and sheds in Henderson County are mostly thin lumber, tin and framing. They load quickly but are bulky, so a 30-yard ($500–$650) is often a better fit than a 20-yard even though the weight stays modest. Tell us the barn’s size and we will recommend one.

Can I throw away a deck and fence in Corydon?

Yes. Treated lumber and fence posts from a deck and fence replacement in Corydon usually fit a 15-yard dumpster at $300–$450. Keep any concrete footings out of the mix, since concrete is heavy and should be loaded alone, and ask for the weight limit when you book.

Related Pages

Southwest of here, in Union County, is Uniontown.