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Big Reedy, Kentucky
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 Big Reedy, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Big Reedy, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Edmonson |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507508 |
Big Reedy is a small, unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States. It is located in the northwest part of Edmonson County. You can find it close to the borders of Grayson and Butler counties. It is about 25 miles (40 km) north of Bowling Green, a larger city. Big Reedy is considered part of the Bowling Green Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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What is the history of Big Reedy?
Big Reedy gets its name from Big Reedy Creek. This creek flows into the Green River. It drains water from the Edmonson County side of the county line. There is also a Little Reedy Creek nearby in Butler County.
Early Settlers and Community Life
People started surveying land along Big Reedy Creek as early as 1783. The community was set up before Edmonson County was officially formed in 1825. Many of the first settlers were veterans from the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Most of them came from Virginia. Some lived in eastern Kentucky for a few years before moving to Big Reedy.
Before 1959, Big Reedy had several independent schools. In 1959, all Edmonson County schools joined together. Some of the old school buildings are still there, but they are not used anymore.
Modern Big Reedy
Today, community life in Big Reedy centers around its churches. These include Big Reedy Church of Christ and Mount Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian. There are also some small shops and one restaurant. You can find these in Big Reedy and the nearby community of Roundhill.
For most jobs and entertainment, people travel to nearby towns. These include Brownsville, which is the county seat of Edmonson County. Other options are Leitchfield in Grayson County, and Caneyville. Many people also go to the city of Bowling Green. There are several cemeteries in the area, some of which are very old.
Where is Big Reedy located?
Big Reedy is located at coordinates 37°16′9″N 86°26′8″W. The community is found along Kentucky Route 185 (KY 185). It is at the place where KY 185 meets KY 238.
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