Head of Grassy, Kentucky
Head of Grassy is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States. Head of Grassy is located on Kentucky Route 59 and the Grassy Fork 14.7 miles (23.7 km) south-southeast of Vanceburg; its name is a misnomer, as it lies 5 miles (8.0 km) downstream from the head of the Grassy Fork.[2][3] Head of Grassy had a post office, which opened on November 19, 1878, and closed in 1982 or 1984.[4][5]
Head of Grassy, Kentucky | |
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  Head of Grassy  Head of Grassy | |
| Coordinates: 38°23′25″N 83°15′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Lewis |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 41135 |
| Area code | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 493970[1] |
References
- "Head of Grassy". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- State Primary Road System: Lewis County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
- Burdette, Dick (August 10, 1994). "Pursuit of Treasure Justifies Spot on Map". Lexington Herald-Leader.
- "Head of Grassy Post Office (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Burdette, Dick (October 21, 1996). "Head of Grassy's Treasure is Stamper". Lexington Herald-Leader.
Municipalities and communities of Lewis County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Lewis County, Kentucky | |
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