Welchs Creek is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky, United States.[1]
Welchs Creek, Kentucky | |
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Coordinates: 37°20′41″N 86°34′05″W / 37.34472°N 86.56806°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Butler |
Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
GNIS feature ID | 509334[1] |
History
editThe community was likely named for Christopher Evans and Mary Lewis, Welsh immigrants who settled on the creek in the 1780s.
Geography
editThe community is located in northern Butler County on Kentucky Route 79 (KY 79) about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) northeast of Morgantown; it is near the halfway point between Morgantown and Caneyville.
Education
editWelchs Creek is the closest community to the Oak Ridge Christian Academy, one of two private schools based in Butler County.
Post office
editWelchs Creek had a post office until July 2, 1994.[2]
References
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