Turkey, Kentucky
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
[edit]- ^ "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
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| Footnotes | ‡This post office is strictly speaking in Perry County even though the Creek is mainly in Breathitt. | |