Tyewhoppety, Kentucky
| Tyewhoppety | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Tyewhoppety Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°1′56″N 87°7′22″W / 37.03222°N 87.12278°WCoordinates: 37°1′56″N 87°7′22″W / 37.03222°N 87.12278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Todd |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 509254[1] |
Tyewhoppety (/taʊˈwɒpᵻti/) is an unincorporated community located in Todd County, Kentucky, United States. The community is located on Kentucky Route 181 14.5 miles (23.3 km) north of Elkton. The etymology of the community's name is unknown; it may refer to a slang term for an "unkempt, ill-appearing person" or a Shawnee word meaning "place of no return".[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tyewhoppety, Kentucky
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 9780813144016.
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