Ashbyburg, Kentucky
Ashbyburg is an unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States. Ashbyburg is located near the Green River and Kentucky Route 370 in northeastern Hopkins County, 6.1 miles (9.8 km) west of Calhoun.[2]
Ashbyburg, Kentucky | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Ashbyburg  Ashbyburg | |
| Coordinates: 37°32′07″N 87°22′08″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 486078[1] |
History
Ashbyburg was incorporated in 1829.[3] It was named for Gen. Stephen Ashby.[3]
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References
- "Ashbyburg". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- State Primary Road System: Hopkins County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 343.
Municipalities and communities of Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Hopkins County, Kentucky | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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