Gray Hawk, Kentucky

Gray Hawk is an unincorporated community located in Jackson County, Kentucky, United States. The community is located on US Route 421. The community has a gas station and a restaurant.[2] Off of US 421, there is the Gray Hawk Community Park, which is adjacent to McCammon Branch Falls.[3] In the community are two waterfalls, McCammon Branch Falls[4] and Flat Lick Falls. [5]

Flat Lick Falls, located in the community
Gray Hawk, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Gray Hawk
Gray Hawk
Coordinates: 37°23′42″N 83°56′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyJackson
Elevation
1,273 ft (388 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EST)
ZIP codes
40434
GNIS feature ID[1]

A post office was established in the community in 1853 and remains open to this day.[6] The origins of the name Gray Hawk remain unclear. It could have been named for the many gray colored hawks seen in the area, or its namesakes could be the original landholding Gray and Hawk families.[7]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gray Hawk has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

References
  1. "Gray Hawk, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Restaurants". Jackson County Kentucky Tourism. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  3. "Public Parks". Jackson County Kentucky Tourism. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  4. "Natural Attractions". Jackson County Kentucky Tourism. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  5. "Public Parks". Jackson County Kentucky Tourism. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  6. "Gray Hawk, Kentucky post office". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  7. Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 123. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  8. Climate Summary for Gray Hawk, Kentucky


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