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

  1. ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Turkey". Geographic Names Information System. U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Turkey in Breathitt County KY". US Gazetteer. HomeTownLocator. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
  3. ^ "Physical Feature: Stream - Terry Fork". US Gazetteer. HomeTownLocator. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
  4. ^ "Physical Feature: Stream - Turkey Creek". US Gazetteer. HomeTownLocator. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
  5. ^ "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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