Turkey, Kentucky
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Turkey is an unincorporated community[1] in Breathitt County, Kentucky.[2] It is located on Kentucky Route 30, between the communities of Lerose and Shoulderblade.[2]
Turkey lies on Terry Fork,[3] a tributary to Turkey Creek,[4] which is itself a tributary to the Middle Fork Kentucky River. The fork forms a valley known as Deadening Hollow.[5]
References
- ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Turkey". Geographic Names Information System. U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Turkey in Breathitt County KY". US Gazetteer. HomeTownLocator. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ "Physical Feature: Stream - Terry Fork". US Gazetteer. HomeTownLocator. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ "Physical Feature: Stream - Turkey Creek". US Gazetteer. HomeTownLocator. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ "N 37° 28' 44' W 83° 30' 28'". GeoNames. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
37°28′45″N 83°30′28″W / 37.47917°N 83.50778°W / 37.47917; -83.50778
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Municipalities and communities of Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Jackson
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communities
(and the creeks
they are on)
- Lost Creek (includes Ned, Leatherwood/Watts, and Lost Creek‡)
- Troublesome Creek (includes Hardshell, Clayhole, and Haddix)
‡This post office is strictly speaking in Perry County even though the Creek is mainly in Breathitt.
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