Roxana, Kentucky
Roxana is an unincorporated community located in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. It lies at the intersection of KY 588 and KY 160 on the North Fork of the Kentucky River near its confluence with Kings Creek.
Roxana, Kentucky | |
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  Roxana Location in Kentucky  Roxana Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 37°6′40″N 82°57′00″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Letcher |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (330 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 41848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 502435[1] |
Representative Hal Rogers has proposed construction of a federal prison in Roxana.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roxana, Kentucky
- Loeb, Vernon (September 3, 2023). "Q&A: From Coal to Prisons in Eastern Kentucky, and the Struggle for a 'Just Transition'". Inside Climate News. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
Municipalities and communities of Letcher County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Letcher County, Kentucky | |
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