Welchs Creek is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky, United States.[1]
Welchs Creek, Kentucky | |
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  Welchs Creek  Welchs Creek | |
| 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 edit
The community was likely named for Christopher Evans and Mary Lewis, Welsh immigrants who settled on the creek in the 1780s.
Geography edit
The 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 edit
Welchs Creek is the closest community to the Oak Ridge Christian Academy, one of two private schools based in Butler County.
Post office edit
Welchs Creek had a post office until July 2, 1994.[2]
References edit
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