Barcreek, Kentucky

Barcreek is an unincorporated community in Clay County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.^[1]

History

A post office was established at Barcreek in 1900, and remained in operation until 1969.^[2] The community's name most likely is derived from nearby Bear Creek.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barcreek, Kentucky
↑ "Clay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
↑ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 55. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.

Municipalities and communities of Clay County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Manchester

City	Manchester

CDP	Oneida

Other unincorporated communities	Barcreek Big Creek Bluehole Brightshade Burning Springs Eriline Fall Rock Garrard Goose Rock Grace Hima Hooker Littleton Marcum Mill Pond Mouth of Hector Ogle Peabody Pigeonroost Plank Sextons Creek Sibert Spurlock Wild Cat

Coordinates: 37°13′38″N 83°38′28″W / 37.22722°N 83.64111°W / 37.22722; -83.64111

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